German Finance Minister Schäuble: 'Europe Needs More Self-Confidence'

German Finance Minister Schäuble: 'Europe Needs More Self-Confidence'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 27, 2014

What does Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst have to do with the Ukraine conflict? More than you might think, explains German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble in a SPIEGEL interview. It demonstrates the EU's greatest strengths. Interview Conducted By Nikolaus Blome and Ralf Neukirch more... Comment ]

Europe's New Status Quo: 'Ukraine Is Fighting Our Battle'

Europe's New Status Quo: 'Ukraine Is Fighting Our Battle'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 23, 2014

The crisis in Ukraine has ended Europe's long period of stability -- but what does that mean for its future? SPIEGEL speaks with three experts about Putin's plans for the region and why the EU needs to step up in order to survive. By Tobias Rapp and Gerhard Spörl more... Comment ]

Ukraine Election: The Chocolate King Rises

Ukraine Election: The Chocolate King Rises

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 22, 2014

It would have seemed ludicrous just six months ago, but candy magnate Petro Poroshenko has now become the leading candidate in the Ukrainian election. The question remains: Is he an opportunist or a visionary? more... Comment ]

Unprotected in the East: NATO Appears Toothless in Ukraine Crisis

Unprotected in the East: NATO Appears Toothless in Ukraine Crisis

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 19, 2014

If Russia were to engage in military aggression in the Baltics, NATO would be unable to defend the region using conventional means. An internal report highlights weaknesses in the alliance. By SPIEGEL Staff more... Comment ]

Loved and Hated: Can Tymoshenko Still Lead Ukraine?

Loved and Hated: Can Tymoshenko Still Lead Ukraine?

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 16, 2014

Few figures in Ukraine are more divisive than Yulia Tymoshenko. Some see her as a martyr while others consider her to be part of the corrupt system. Now she wants to become president, but can she succeed? By Erich Follath and Matthias Schepp more... Comment ]

Russian Dilemma: Why EU Sanctions are a Bluff

Russian Dilemma: Why EU Sanctions are a Bluff

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 12, 2014

While the EU currently shows a united front on possible economic penalties against Russia for its interference in Ukraine, that could change once more serious sanctions are on the table. Germany is struggling to maintain the facade. By Christoph Schult, Jörg Schindler and Ralf Neukirch more... Comment ]

Cold Turkey: How Germany Could End Russian Gas Dependency

Cold Turkey: How Germany Could End Russian Gas Dependency

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 06, 2014

The crisis in Ukraine has made painfully obvious just how dependent Germany and other European countries are on Russian natural gas. There are serious alternatives for supplying the vital natural resource, but they all come at a price. By Frank Dohmen and Alexander Jung more... Comment ]

Trans-Atlantic Supplicant: Merkel Chooses Unity over NSA Truth

Trans-Atlantic Supplicant: Merkel Chooses Unity over NSA Truth

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 05, 2014

There was a time when Angela Merkel was committed to investigating the extent of NSA spying in Germany. Now, though, the chancellor has made an about face. Trans-Atlantic unity is her new priority, and the investigation has been left to languish. By SPIEGEL Staff more... Comment ]

Editorial: No Special Path for Germany in Ukraine Crisis

Editorial: No Special Path for Germany in Ukraine Crisis

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 05, 2014

To contain the forces of madness in Ukraine, the West must prepare to work together with Russian President Vladimir Putin. If he doesn't comply and continues to lie, then tough sanctions must follow. For Germany, there can be no special path. more... Comment ]

Ukraine-Konflikt: Kiew räumt Kontrollverlust über Osten des Landes ein

Ukraine-Konflikt: Kiew räumt Kontrollverlust über Osten des Landes ein

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 01, 2014

Prorussische Milizen übernehmen in der Ostukraine eine Stadt nach der anderen. Die Regierung in Kiew sagt, sie sei hilflos, will aber über die Zukunft des Landes abstimmen lassen. Die wichtigsten Entwicklungen im Überblick. mehr... Forum ]

Ukraine-Konflikt: Kanzlerin bittet Putin um Hilfe für OSZE-Geiseln

Ukraine-Konflikt: Kanzlerin bittet Putin um Hilfe für OSZE-Geiseln

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 01, 2014

Kanzlerin Merkel drängt auf eine Freilassung der in der Ostukraine gefangenen Militärbeobachter - und sucht Hilfe bei Russlands Präsident Putin. Der stellt eine Forderung. mehr... Forum ]