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Opinion: It's Time To Compromise on Greece

Syriza's victory in Greece makes it clearer than ever that a new approach is needed in Europe. Chancellor Merkel, in particular, must show flexibility in the search for compromise with Greek Prime Minister Tsipras. If they can't agree, Europe is in trouble. By Dirk Kurbjuweitmore... [ Comment ]

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Greece's New Economics Minister'Europe Doesn't Need To Be Afraid'

Greece wants to remain in the euro zone, but Athens wishes to renegotiate everything relating to the current austerity regime. SPIEGEL spoke with Economics Minister Giorgios Stathakis about how the new government intends to address that challenge. Interview by Manfred Ertel more... [ Comment ]

Merkel's Unintended Creation: Could Tsipras' Win Upset Balance of Power in Europe?

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OpinionHow to Stabilize Ukraine without Playing Putin's Game

The head of the Munich Security Conference calls for a deal between NATO and Russia on minimum distances between ships and planes on both sides in order to prevent dangerous escalation. He also states his opposition to arms deliveries to the Ukrainian government, which he argues would undermine peace efforts. By Wolfgang Ischinger more...[ Comment ]

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Merkel's Unintended CreationCould Tsipras' Win Upset Balance of Power in Europe?

Greek election victor Alexis Tsipras wants an entirely different Europe from the one envisioned by Angela Merkel. His success is likely to stoke anger over Germany's EU dominance. Leaders in France and Italy are also hoping for an end to austerity. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 02:47 AM from wont get fooled again: I quote your article :'the Greeks' unique ability to refuse to look reality in the face'... more...

Ghost ShipsTurkey Becomes Springboard for Syrians Heading to Europe

Turkey has become a hub for human traffickers, with freighters picking up Syrians in the port city and smuggling them on to Europe. It's a lucrative business built on the hardships of others. By SPIEGEL Staffmore... [ Comment ]

01/31/2015 from asimpleguest: IF US and France would not have attacked Libya and killed Qaddafi- then today we would have had...more...

OpinionThe Myth of Humane Killing

Recent events involving a controversial drug, cruel mistakes and arbitrary, last-minute decisions have exposed the United States' system of capital punishment for exactly what it is: a human rights violation unworthy of a democracy. A Commentary By Markus Feldenkirchenmore... [ Comment ]

02/01/2015 from saraswat_saurabh: Without trying to get into the issue of whether the capital punishment is desirable or not or... more...

Draghi's Dangerous BetThe Perils of a Weak Euro

The recent decision by the European Central Bank to open the monetary floodgates has weakened the euro and is boosting the German economy. But the move increases the threat of turbulence on the financial markets and could trigger a currency war. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

02/01/2015 from Repent or Die: This article is poorly written, exhibiting an amalgamation of economic ideas from a variety of... more...

The Belgium QuestionWhy Is a Small Country Producing So Many Jihadists?

Relative to the size of its population, no other country in Europe sends as many young jihadists to Syria as Belgium does. But why? Some say one problem lies with the fractured nature of the country itself. By Katrin Kuntz and Gregor Peter Schmitz more... [ Comment ]

02/01/2015 from anjumnisar17: In my opinion these people are bored and depressed and main reason is to fail economically and to... more...

Source Code SimilaritiesExperts Unmask 'Regin' Trojan as NSA Tool

Just weeks ago, SPIEGEL published the source code of an NSA malware program known internally as QWERTY. Now, experts have found that it is none other than the notorious trojan Regin, used in dozens of cyber attacks around the world. By Marcel Rosenbach, Hilmar Schmundt and Christian Stöcker more... [ Comment ]

Yesterday at 06:10 AM from andre79799: Russians went home long time ago. Why are the Americans still lingering on, occupying Germany,...more...

Rising Anti-SemitismIncreasing Numbers of French Jews Moving to Israel

Following the recent terror attacks in France, more French Jews than ever before are planning on emigrating to Israel. Life there is expensive and far from perfect, but anti-Semitism in Europe, say many, is becoming intolerable. By Nicola Abé and Julia Amalia Heyer in Tel Aviv and Paris more... [ Comment ]

Photo Gallery: A New Life in Israel

01/29/2015 from brian.elliot.58: What is not being said is that more Palistianes land will will be required. What happened 70 years... more...

Free Trade FaultsEuropeans Fear Wave of Litigation from US Firms

With broad public resistance and a European Parliament majority against it, EU officials are rethinking their positions on the proposed free-trade agreement with Washington. Many fear investor protection rules will wreak havoc on national laws. By Christoph Pauly more... [ Comment ]