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| Compiled on December 04, 2012, 06:23 PM CET |
| IS THE CHANCELLOR UNBEATABLE? Merkel Launches Campaign for a Third Term Germany's Christian Democrats re-elected Chancellor Angela Merkel as their party leader with her best-ever result of 97.94 percent on Tuesday in a determined show of unity aimed at boosting her chances of winning a third term in 2013. She's at the peak of her powers and will be very hard to unseat. |
| 'WE ARE STANDING OUR GROUND' Meeting with Pussy Riot Members in Hiding As Moscow bans video clips by Pussy Riot, the Russian media celebrates the end of the protest band. But some of the women have gone underground and are using a hidden apartment as their headquarters. They plan to continue their fight. |
| ISLAMIST VS. SECULARISTS The Post-Revolution Struggle for the Arab Soul The rise of political Islam following the Arab Spring has many worried that the democratic achievements of the revolution could be lost. In Egypt and Tunisia alike, citizens are once again taking to the streets. But this time they are opposing Islamism. Does secularism still stand a chance? |
| STASHED IN THE ALPS A Tax Evasion Bonanza Hidden in a Swiss Bank Yet another CD has surfaced containing data on German tax evaders who have stashed billions in a Swiss bank. The city of Bochum is hoping for a windfall as a result. But the discovery further undermines a stalled deal between Germany and Switzerland to crack down on tax evasion. |
| JUNCKER STEPPING DOWN French Finance Minister to Head Euro Group? Jean-Claude Juncker has had enough, announcing on Monday evening in Brussels that he is stepping down as head of the Euro Group at the end of the year. Who, though, will take over? With elections in Germany looming, all signs point to French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici. |
| THE WORLD FROM BERLIN 'This Time, Israel Has Defied the Whole World' Europe is furious with Israel for its plan to build 3,000 new settler units to punish the Palestinians, following their elevation to "non-member observer status" in the UN last week. While sanctions appear not to be on the table, German commentators say it is time to get tough with Israeli premier Netanyahu. |
| THE SUMMIT IN DOHA Four Reasons for Hope on Climate Change Can the world's climate still be saved? Many have already given up hope due to steadily climbing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. But the battle has not yet been lost -- and there are reasons for optimism. A guest commentary by the British Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey |
| CLEANING UP AMSTERDAM A Punitive Village for Dutch Ne'er-Do-Wells Amsterdam is planning to introduce a program that will send abusive neighbors and vandals to punitive housing outside of the city center. The hope is that it will deter perennial bullies, but it is being criticized for its similarity to the "scum villages" proposed by right-wing populist politician Geert Wilders. |
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