| PIEGEL ONLINE | INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER |
| Compiled on July 06, 2012, 06:26 PM CET |
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Seeking an Alternative to Two States
European Right Wing Stirs Up Middle East Peace Process Right-wing populists are not widely known for pursuing peace in Europe. But in the Middle East, they are seeking to change that reputation. A conference right-wing politicians helped organize between Palestinian clan leaders and Jewish settlers took place on Thursday in Hebron. They are billing it as an alternative path to peace in the region. |
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Romney Mulls Trip to Germany
Will Republican Candidate Reveal Foreign Policy Vision? Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appears to be preparing to strengthen his foreign policy profile with a trip to Europe that could include stops in Germany and Poland. He is reportedly seeking a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- a tête-à-tête that could allow him to score points against President Obama. |
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Up and Coming in Kampala
Africa's Growing Middle Class Drives Development Africa's growing middle class is fueling development across the continent. Ambitious entrepreneurs are creating growth with companies focusing on everything from fashion to pharmaceuticals. But poor infrastructure, corruption and political conflict are hampering their efforts. |
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Making Trolleys Out of Trucks
'Green' Transport Idea Is Expensive Folly The German engineering giant Siemens is researching the idea of using overhead electricity lines to power truck traffic. But the state-supported project makes no sense. It would cost billions to implement -- and only lead to higher fuel consumption and more pollution. |
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SPIEGEL ONLINE Survey
Germans Oppose Further Euro Crisis Bailouts German Chancellor Angela Merkel is well known for her opposition to further aid for crisis-stricken euro countries without additional controls, but what do German voters think? A new SPIEGEL ONLINE survey reveals that a narrow majority is opposed to any more bailouts, and almost three-quarters of Germans want stricter fiscal oversight from Brussels. |
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The World from Berlin
ECB Rate Cut 'Does No Harm But Achieves Nothing' The European Central Bank's decision to cut its interest rate to a historic low on Thursday has done little to improve investor confidence in ailing euro-zone countries. In fact, many German editorialists think the move is nothing more than symbolic. |
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A Conviction without Clarity
Court Sentences RAF Ex-Terrorist Becker A German court convicted former left-wing terrorist Verena Becker on Friday for being an accessory to the murder of a federal prosecutor in 1977. Despite the victory, government investigators continue to squander all their chances of solving this and other Red Army Faction crimes. |
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Senior Squatters
Retirees Occupy Community Center in Berlin The building was once used by the Stasi, East Germany's dreaded secret police. But, more recently, it has served as a popular activity center for seniors in a high-rent neighborhood. When local authorities decided to shut it down and sell it, retirees adopted a classic Berlin tactic: squatting. And they're determined to win. |
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Germany's Vogelsang Ruins
A Visual Journey through a Deserted Soviet Base When the Soviet troops withdrew, they left behind a vast military base in the forest near Berlin. Almost two decades later, photographic images of the deserted site show a haunting beauty, and reveal that nature is slowly taking over. |
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Picture This
By The Horns |
