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| Compiled on December 27, 2012, 08:16 PM CET |
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Behind the Scenes in Brussels
EU Summit Reveals a Paralyzed Continent What happens behind closed doors at an EU summit, when European leaders are among themselves? SPIEGEL has reconstructed the negotiations at the most recent meeting in Brussels in December based on documents and accounts given by numerous sources. It was a summit of hopelessness. |
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Lagarde Warning
IMF Concerned about Possible German Austerity Germany should move slower on fiscal consolidation and savings to counteract the economic effects of austerity programs currently throttling growth in Southern Europe, argues Christine Lagarde. Still, the IMF chief remains cautiously optimistic about the euro-zone's economic prospects for the next year. |
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Mortgage Nightmares
Evictions Become Focus of Spanish Crisis After a record number in 2012, evictions in Spain have become the symbol of a crisis that shows no signs of improving. Next year isn't likely to be any better, but with more attention now being paid to those losing their homes, relief in the form of legal reform may soon be on the way. |
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Shopping Paradise
Rich Chinese and Russians Flock to Germany to Spend Germany is increasingly becoming a destination of choice for wealthy shoppers from Russia and China with customs officials struggling to keep up. Exclusive jewelers across the country are quickly hiring and training staff to serve the new clientele. |
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Extremism in Bonn
Student's Tongue Cut in Possible Islamist Attack An Indian man in Bonn claims to have been attacked and had his tongue lacerated by Islamists. He told police that a pair of perpetrators demanded that he convert to Islam before the assault. Police believe his story to be credible. |
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Christmas at the Beer Garden
Holiday Temperatures Unseasonably Warm in Germany Merrymakers hoping for a White Christmas were disappointed in Germany and some parts of Europe this week as a low-pressure front created record-high holiday temperatures. Beer gardens reopened and bathers flocked to nearby lakes. |
