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Parallel Universes in Paris and Berlin
Is the Franco-German Axis Kaput? The most recent European Union summit exposed deep differences between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande. Berlin wants Brussels to be bestowed with greater power over national budgets and Paris is calling for an end to austerity. The dispute threatens to intensify the euro crisis. |
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Lost in Translation
Berlin Sends Contradictory Messages on Greece German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has been inconsistent in his statements about Greece recently, and is now having to explain himself. But even as he has tried to clarify, yet another contradiction has appeared. |
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German Jewish Leader
'Jews Don't Need Any Tutoring in Democracy' Ahead of her 80th birthday, Charlotte Knobloch, one of Germany's most prominent Jewish leaders, talks with SPIEGEL about her relationship with the country, her outrage over the recent circumcision debate and the former housemaid in Bavaria who saved her from the Nazis. |
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Expanding Europe
Germany Doubts Whether Croatia Is Ready for EU Croatia is set to join the European Union next summer, but after a recent progress report exposed problem areas, several leading German conservatives have placed the timeline in doubt. The EU, they argue, does not need another Romania. |
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An Army for Somalia
Success Uncertain for European Training Effort German soldiers are participating in a European Union mission in Uganda to train Somali soldiers to help bring peace to their wartorn nation. A visit to the camp shows just how difficult it is to turn raw recruits into loyal, effective fighters. Not even Brussels is convinced of the mission's usefulness. |
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The World from Berlin
'Lebanon's Fragile Balance Can Quickly Be Destroyed' Syrian violence had already crossed the border into Turkey. Now, following the assassination of Lebanese security chief Wissam al-Hassan, there are fears that Lebanon might be next. German commentators fear that, should protests lead to instability in Beirut, the West might get pulled in as well. |
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Madonna and Milk Cartons
Russia's War on Gays and Lesbians Intensifies Obscure conservative groups in Russia have intensified their fight against homosexuality, recently going after the pop-singer Madonna as well as an allegedly offensive milk carton label. The developments underscore a growing atmosphere of intolerance in the country. |
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