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Saturday, August 15, 2015

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'Secrets Must Remain Secret': German Intelligence Coordinator on NSA and Media Leaks

'Secrets Must Remain Secret': German Intelligence Coordinator on NSA and Media Leaks
In a SPIEGEL interview, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Chief of Staff Peter Altmaier speaks of mistakes made by German intelligence, leaks of confidential information in Berlin and German timidity in the face of US spying. Interview Conducted By Michael Sauga, Jörg Schindler and Peter Müller more... [ Comment ]
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Berlin's NSA FearsTreason Investigation Reveals Anxiety at the Top

Berlin's NSA Fears: Treason Investigation Reveals Anxiety at the Top
Germany's federal prosecutor was just forced out of office after launching a treason investigation against journalists. The scandal, just like the "SPIEGEL Affair" 50 years ago, reveals a growing state of anxiety among the country's political elite. A Commentary by Klaus Brinkbäumer more...[ Comment ]
08/13/2015 from Chris2013: Perhaps the German government doesn't have the courage to stand up to the NSA or the US government....more...

Plugging LeaksMerkel's War on Germany's Press and Parliament

Plugging Leaks: Merkel's War on Germany's Press and Parliament
In recent months, Germany's government and intelligence agencies have gone after journalists and parliamentarians in an effort to keep classified information secret. Now, their efforts have resulted in a bona fide scandal for Berlin. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
08/10/2015 from send4kellynow: I have sent this to a half dozen or so investigative/Alternative talk show radio shows here in... more...

Testing the LimitsHow Many Refugees Can Germany Handle?

Testing the Limits: How Many Refugees Can Germany Handle?
More Germans than ever before are at ease with themselves and their asylum-seekers. But this year the country is expecting to receive around 400,000 new refugees, a figure that raises the painful question: Can Germany's new welcoming culture handle it? By SPIEGEL Staff more...[ Comment ]
08/09/2015 from mervynsullivan: The biggest criticism aimed at Africans, and what was holding them back, was "tribalism".... more...

Is the Ugly German Back?Flames of Hate Haunt a Nation

Is the Ugly German Back? Flames of Hate Haunt a Nation
During the first six months of this year, right-wing extremists in Germany committed attacks against places housing asylum-seekers on an almost daily basis. Many refugees living in the country fear for their lives. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
08/12/2015 from spon-facebook-10000099639: I work full time and very hard, I learn German daily. People in many european countries are forced... more...

SPIEGEL Interview with Wolfgang Schäuble'There Is No German Dominance'

SPIEGEL Interview with Wolfgang Schäuble: 'There Is No German Dominance'
Criticism of Germany's role in the recent negotiations over Greece's future has been fierce. SPIEGEL speaks with Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble about the government in Athens, his own feelings about a Grexit and his relationship with Chancellor Merkel. Interview Conducted by Klaus Brinkbäumer, Michael Sauga and Christian Reiermann more...[ Comment ]
07/28/2015 from stevej8: Mr. Schäuble makes a realistic, sensible, and fair case, that makes needed points and answers... more...

A Government DividedSchäuble's Push for Grexit Puts Merkel on Defensive

A Government Divided: Schäuble's Push for Grexit Puts Merkel on Defensive
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble had a plan to push Greece out of the euro zone. Chancellor Merkel wasn't sure what to do about it. The result is widespread resentment of Germany and a damaged Franco-German relationship. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]
07/23/2015 from karai puku: Germany is strong. This is the third time, and like in 1914. or in 1938. German elite seem to be... more...

Haphazard and UninspiredWhy Berlin Is World's Most Boring Museum City

Haphazard and Uninspired: Why Berlin Is World's Most Boring Museum City
As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting. By Ulrike Knöfel more... [ Comment ]
08/14/2015 from dabsnjudes: You are being harsh comparing yourselves with Madrid, Paris or London. The collections are so good...more...

The Curaçao ConnectionGermany Becomes a Destination for Drug Mules

The Curaçao Connection: Germany Becomes a Destination for Drug Mules
In 2011, Air Berlin became the first German airline to offer non-stop service to Curaçao. Since then, customs inspectors in Düsseldorf have been battling a serious cocaine smuggling problem. By Andreas Ulrichmore... [ Comment ]
07/16/2015 from Banana Monarchy: In Amsterdam each and every flight from Curacao is subject to a 100% passenger check. If they would... more...

Web of SurveillanceEast German Snitching Went Far Beyond the Stasi

Web of Surveillance: East German Snitching Went Far Beyond the Stasi
Everyone knows about the Stasi and the extent to which it spied on the East German populace. But that was only a small part of the informing that went on. New research shows that snitching was vastly more common than previously thought. By Peter Wensierski more...[ Comment ]
07/21/2015 from JK Anand: By now we should assume that nothing is secret, nothing is sacred. Anywhere in this world. So,... more...
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