Compiled on Friday, November 25, 2011, 06:53 PM CET
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HABERMAS, THE LAST EUROPEAN
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A Philosopher's Mission to Save the EU
Jürgen Habermas has had enough. The philosopher is doing all he can
these days to call attention to what he sees as the demise of the
European ideal. He hopes he can help save it -- from inept politicians
and the dark forces of the market.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH TIMOTHY GARTON ASH
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'We Are Still Doing Too Well'
In a SPIEGEL interview, Oxford historian Timothy Garton Ash discusses
the current crisis in the EU and the apparent lack of political passion
for the project in the Merkel-Sarkozy generation. The author also
explains why he believes young Europeans will start to mobilize if they
fear the freedoms of their "easyJet Europe" are under threat.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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CLIMATE CHANGE
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UN Extreme Weather Report Triggers Storm of Protest
In mid-November, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
published a special report on extreme weather events, such as
hurricanes, floods and heat waves. But its emphasis on the uncertainty
of its predictions has enraged scientists and activists alike, just days
before the UN Climage Change Conference in Durban.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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UN ENVIRONMENT CHIEF
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'Climate Policy is Neither Futile Nor Defeated'
Achim Steiner, 50, executive director of the United Nations Environment
Program, speaks to SPIEGEL about the current state of global climate
negotiations ahead of the UN conference in Durban, South Africa. If the
world can afford billions in bank bailouts, it can also subsidize
climate protection to ensure a better future, he argues.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'Merkel and Sarkozy Are Viewed with Suspicion'
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy were keen to present a show of
unity at their Thursday summit in a bid to convince markets that the
euro zone is in safe hands. But tensions lay below the surface, with
Angela Merkel's continued opposition to euro bonds and a greater role
for the ECB. Europe needs a strong Franco-German duo more than ever,
argue German commentators.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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LAGGING CONSTRUCTION
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Demand Pushes Power Grid to the Limit
The construction of new power lines in Germany, particularly crucial
following Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to swiftly abandon much of
the country's nuclear power, has fallen behind schedule. The government
network agency warns that the grid is at the limit of its capacity.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
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Nazi Memorial Embarrasses German Community
Dedicated to the Nazi leader Hermann Göring and decorated with
swastikas, a bell located in a war memorial in the northern German
community of Tümlauer-Koog has sparked a scandal. But locals didn't mind
that it was on display -- until the state governor intervened.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: The Nazi Bell at Tümlauer-Koog
http://www.spiegel.de/
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RACISM IN GERMANY
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A Story of Death Threats and Casual Insults
Germany was shocked to learn the extent of the crimes committed by a
recently uncovered right-wing extremist group. But racism is hardly an
anomaly in Germany. One family's experience shows just how widespread
prejudice and hate really is.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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VIVE LE CANARD
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Beloved Classic French Car Goes Electric
The pokey Citroën 2CV was derided for its lightness and simplicity when
it debuted in the 1940s. But German engineers say these same qualities
might make the cult vehicle an ideal prototype for the electric vehicle
of the future.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: The Citroën 2CV
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PICTURE THIS
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Bird's Eye View
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