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Presidential Election
French Voters Show Their Anger with Sarkozy Socialist challenger Francois Hollande has beaten incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the first round of the French presidential election. The result is a sign of how frustrated the French are with the state of their country, and how angry they are with Sarkozy. Hollande now has to appeal to supporters of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen if he wants to win the second round. |
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The World from Berlin
Le Pen's Result 'Is a Blemish on French Democracy' Socialist challenger François Hollande may have got the biggest share of the vote in the first round of the French presidential election, but the real winner seems to be right-wing populist Marine Le Pen. German commentators argue that incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy only has himself to blame for his poor showing. |
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The Spanish Dilemma
Euro's Fate Hinges on Austerity in Madrid Spain in recent days has taken center stage in the euro crisis. The country's banks are threatened with collapse and the government in Madrid has not been successful in efforts to get the national budget under control. Will the country be forced to request aid from the euro bailout fund? By SPIEGEL Staff |
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Big Dame Hunting
Spanish Royalty in Crisis after King's Antics The Spanish royal family is in the middle of its worst crisis in years following a series of scandals, including the revelation that King Juan Carlos went on an extravagant trip to Africa despite the recession. Many people in Spain are now asking tough questions about the role of the monarchy. |
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German Court Ruling Against YouTube
'We Don't Want to Sue, We Want a Contract' In an interview with SPIEGEL, Harald Heker, the head of the organization that collects broadcast fees for musicians in Germany, discusses his group's successful case against YouTube. On Friday, a Hamburg court ordered the company to remove video clips from the site that include any of the seven songs included in the case. |
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Interview with Luxembourg Foreign Minister
Franco-German Border Plan 'Stinks to High Heaven' In an interview with SPIEGEL, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn attacks a Franco-German plan to allow Schengen-zone countries to temporarily re-introduce border controls. The move is a populist ploy by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to secure his re-election, says Asselborn. |
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Dealing with Tyrants
German Military Rethinks Exporting Democracy The German military may soon adopt new guidelines that call into question the export of democracy, SPIEGEL has learned. In the future, the Bundeswehr is to take greater account of local traditions and institutions, even if they are violent and corrupt. |
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Controversial Boast
Pirate Politician Says Party 'Rising as Fast as Nazis' A senior member of Germany's Pirate Party has provoked fierce criticism by likening its rapid rise to that of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP party. Martin Delius, floor leader in the Berlin city-state parliament, has apologized for his remark, which has heightened concern that the free-speech party is too lax in its stance towards the far right. |
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Evicted for the European Championship
Ukrainian Students Must Make Way for Football Ukrainian students are being forced out of their dormitories ahead of the European Football Championship but will have to continue paying rent nonetheless. The German travel company TUI has booked the rooms for the influx of football fans. A few may be allowed to stay, but only if they work for free. |
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First Sighting in 123 Years
Wolf Shot Dead in Western Germany A wolf was sighted in the Westerwald region of western Germany for the first time in 123 years in February. It didn't survive long. Hikers found its cadaver on Saturday after it was illegally shot dead. Wildlife conservationists are appalled and the local hunting association has offered a reward to find the perpetrator. |
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Picture This
Gulliver's Tables |
