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Russian Riddle: EU Can't Agree on a Natural Gas Strategy

European leaders agree that the Ukraine crisis has made natural gas supplies from Russia precarious. Yet they are divided over what to do about it. Poland wants a new European energy union, but others seem to be in no hurry. By Frank Dohmen and Christoph Pauly more... [ Comment ]

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Ukraine Cossacks Thought To Be Behind Observer Kidnappings

Western diplomats believe that leading Cossacks could be behind the abduction of two teams of OSCE observers in eastern Ukraine, SPIEGEL has learned. A leading Cossack in the Russian parliament could have the power to free them. more... [ Comment ]

06/23/2014 from nnnnenko: Your article neglects to mention a few things: Nikolai Kozitsyn is a Russian citizen; he is not a... more...

Spending Spree Anger with Greek Shipowners on the Rise

The Greek economy continues to suffer, but the country's shipowners are spending as though there were no crisis. Once popular, Greece's shipping companies are now widely reviled. By Manfred Ertel more... [ Comment ]

06/21/2014 from gkaloupaklis: So let's increase the taxes for the shipowners and let the City benefit from that....if one thing... more...

Commission Crusade Cameron Outmaneuvered in Battle over Juncker

British Prime Minister David Cameron is determined not to let Jean-Claude Juncker become president of the European Commission. But he is increasingly isolated. He might face his Waterloo as early as next week. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 09:00 AM from Anglish: We in England who want us out of the EU look forward to the non-entity that is Junker. I am so... more...

Trouble for Merkel Berlin Divided in Spat over EU Commmission

The appointment of the next leaders of the EU Commission has divided Europe, raising the specter that Britain could leave the bloc. London is an important ally to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and it is likely she will seek to broker a deal. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

06/18/2014 from pwells1066: Friends are wonderful but would you want to be married to all of them? more...

Opinion Europe's Juncker Bond

Jean-Claude Juncker vehemently criticized German-imposed austerity measures during the euro crisis. By doing so, he gained support in a number of countries -- especially those which would like to see the common currency zone degraded into a debt union. By Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Comment ]

06/20/2014 from steliasrange: Get rid of Juncker. He is poison. Cameron is right. more...

Cameron's Empty Threat Britain Risks Losing an Ally in EU Feud

It appears David Cameron's strategy has backfired. His campaign to derail Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as the next EU Commission president is failing and the British prime minister may soon suffer a loss of face. Angela Merkel is his only possible savior. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

06/10/2014 from stevej8: The British Conservatives have only themselves to blame for this situation - they have no problem... more...

'A European War' The Fight for Ukraine's East Gets Bloodier

Fighters from Russia's Caucasus region have joined the separatists in eastern Ukraine, while Kiev has intensified its efforts to win back control of the region. Just 10 days after the presidential election there, the conflict is quickly turning into a war. By Florian Gathmann and Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]

06/07/2014 from spon-facebook-10000573988: beside the blackwater mercenaries and the right-sector and svoboda criminals? "A large... more...

Interview with Marine Le Pen 'I Don't Want this European Soviet Union'

In a SPIEGEL interview, French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen discusses the European election victory by her Front National, German dominance in the EU and her admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Interview Conducted By Mathieu von Rohr more... [ Comment ]

06/12/2014 from monika_from_poland: According to Le Pen Putin is not imposing his interest on Europe, is not a threat to European... more...

Ex-Premier Blair 'British Understand the Folly of Leaving the EU'

Not much has been heard from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair lately. But in recent days, he has waded into the debate surrounding the next EU Commission president. In an interview, he also predicts that the British will vote to stay in the European Union. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Comment ]

06/06/2014 from spon-facebook-747540623: It's sad that Blair is in the political wilderness. He's put the case for Europe stronger than I've... more...

Decision Time Britain Must Choose Now If It Will Stay in Europe

For years Britain has blackmailed and made a fool out of the EU. The United Kingdom must finally make a choice: It can play by the rules or it can leave the European Union. A DER SPIEGEL Editorial more... [ Comment ]

06/18/2014 from pwells1066: If the accounts of my business were not signed off for eighteen years because they did not meet the... more...