FATEFUL DAY FOR EUROPE
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Four Ideas to Save the Common Currency
European Union leaders will be gathering in Brussels on Thursday and
Friday for one of the most anticipated EU summits ever. Some say that
the very survival of the common currency is at stake. But even as
Germany's Angela Merkel will be focused on stricter budget rules,
several other proposals are also on the table. SPIEGEL ONLINE provides
an overview.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'The Substance of What S&P Is Saying Is Quite Right'
On Tuesday, Standard & Poor's warned that six AAA-rated euro-zone
countries could soon be facing a downgrade. For most German newspaper
editorialists, the news comes as no suprise given the recent negative
developments in the euro zone. However, some believe it could give a
needed push to European leaders to take big decisions in Brussels this
week.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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BATTLE TO SAVE THE EURO
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Summit Seen Backing 'Merkozy' Plan - But Then What?
The pressure on the euro zone is so great that the German-French plan
for treaty changes to punish budget rule-breakers is likely to be
approved at a make-or-break EU summit starting Thursday. But it could
still be thwarted by political wrangling in the coming months.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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DRYING UP THE SOURCE
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The West Wants to Hit Tehran with an Oil Embargo
Following the storming of the British Embassy in Tehran, the desire to
move decisively against Iran is growing across Europe. Support for
sanctions has increased -- and next time they may strike where it
really hurts: oil sales, which is responsible for nearly half of
government revenues.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION
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Germany Faces Tough Battle to Ban Far-Right NPD
The discovery of a neo-Nazi terrorist cell in Germany has triggered new
calls for a ban of the rabidly far-right National Democratic Party. But
there are major legal obstacles to outlawing the party. And even if
politicians prepare a new case to shut the extremists down, the
proceedings could take years.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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FOURTEEN YEARS ON THE RUN
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Investigation Errors Aided German Neo-Nazi Killers
German security authorities made a series of mistakes in their
investigation into the so-called Zwickau neo-Nazi terrorist cell,
repeatedly failing to apprehend one member years ago even though they
knew his whereabouts.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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NAZI MEMORABILIA BOOM
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'The People Want Souvenirs'
The trade in Nazi relics is booming in the United States, driven by
private collectors who want to own a piece of world history's most
notorious era. This week a US auction house at the helm of the
trend will sell personal documents left behind by Joseph Goebbels, one
of Hitler's closest cohorts.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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Photo Gallery: Third Reich History For Sale
http://www.spiegel.de/
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FORGOTTEN TREASURE
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Library Janitor Discovers Silver Coin Cache
A curious library caretaker in the Bavarian city of Passau has
discovered a treasure trove of ancient silver coins and medals that went
overlooked for more than two centuries. The surprise find is reportedly
worth as much as six figures.
http://www.spiegel.de/
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PICTURE THIS
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Lionhearted
http://www.spiegel.de/
