Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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'ENORMOUS DAMAGE'
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Weber's Exit Highlights Merkel's Euro Problem
Bundesbank head Axel Weber's resignation has made one thing clear: The
debate about the future of the euro has become intense -- and bitter.
Indeed, Chancellor Angela Merkel's efforts at mandating strict monetary
discipline for the euro zone may ultimately fail. And German euro
skeptics may be gaining ground.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,745377,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE CHANCELLOR'S LEAD BALLOON
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Europe Revolts against Merkel's Euro-Zone Plan
The so-called "Pact for Competitiveness" proposed by German Chancellor
Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy to further integrate
the European Union on economic issues has not been well received. Biting
criticism has come from across the European Union.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,745383,00.html#ref=nlint

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HURDLE FOR STABILITY MECHANISM
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Euro Proposal Could Face Constitutional Concerns in Germany
Germany had hoped that the euro stability mechanism could be quickly
pushed through parliaments of European Union member states. Now,
however, questions of constitutionality could endanger the proposal in
Berlin.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,745398,00.html#ref=nlint

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SPIEGEL INTERVIEW WITH AXEL WEBER
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'It Is Not Important Which Nation Puts Forward the ECB President'
In a SPIEGEL interview, Axel Weber, 53, the chairman of Germany's
Bundesbank, discusses his abrupt resignation, his withdrawal as
candidate for the office of European Central Bank president and the
rumors that he may be the next CEO of Deutsche Bank.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,745350,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Who Will Be Next at the Top of the ECB?
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-64512.html#ref=nlint


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THE 18TH DAY
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A Great Victory for the Egyptian People
With courage and creativity, the Eyptian people toppled Hosni Mubarak's
regime. For now, the army has taken control of the country and pledging
free elections, and the West is breathing a sigh of relief. But how much
influence will the Tahrir Square protesters really have on how the get
country is run in future?

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,745392,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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'The Revolution Isn't Over, It's Only Just Beginning'
With Hosni Mubarak out of power and the generals temporarily at the
helm, Egypt appears to be on a path to democracy. The military
has suspended the contested constitution and pledged free
elections. German commentators have doubts about the army's commitment
to true change -- but say the people have shown they won't stop fighting
for freedom.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,745425,00.html#ref=nlint

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DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR CYRIL TUSCHI
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'Khodorkovsky Has an Other-Worldly Aura'
A copy of his documentary about Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the imprisioned
Russian oil tycoon, was stolen from his office shortly before its
premiere at the Berlinale. Director Cyril Tuschi talks about
the break-in, the making of the film and the macho battle between
Khodorkovsky and Putin.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,745447,00.html#ref=nlint

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DRESDEN'S BATTLE OVER REMEMBRANCE
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The Struggle to Block the Neo-Nazi Marches
They play funeral music and march through the city bearing torches.
Hundreds of neo-Nazis on Sunday used the anniversary of the bombing of
Dresden for their own propaganda purposes, while over 17,000 protested
against them. It was just a curtain-raiser for a massive demonstration
next Saturday.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,745423,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Protesting the Neo-Nazis in Dresden
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-64632.html#ref=nlint


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'NAZILEAKS' AND THE NPD
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Leak of 60,000 Far-Right E-Mails Reveals Extremist Chaos
A massive leak of internal communications, dubbed "NaziLeaks," has
embarrassed Germany's far-right NPD. The roughly 60,000 e-mails which
have been obtained by SPIEGEL reveal blatant racism, internal strife
and shady financial dealings within the party.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,745445,00.html#ref=nlint

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'BIBLICAL EXODUS'
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Thousands of Tunisians Arrive in Italy
Thousands of migrants have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa in
recent days, fleeing economic and political uncertainty in North Africa.
Italy has declared a humanitarian emergency. So far, its requests to
send police to patrol the Tunisian coast have been rejected by
government officials in Tunis.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,745421,00.html#ref=nlint

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WOMEN RISE UP AGAINST BERLUSCONI
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'Italy is Not a Brothel'
Women, once the most loyal fans of Italian Prime Minister Silvio
Berlusconi, are rising up against him. Tens of thousands
demonstrated over the weekend against his sex scandals. But their anger
won't be enough to bring down the controversial leader.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,745507,00.html#ref=nlint

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21ST-CENTURY RENAISSANCE MAN
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James Franco Infiltrates the Berlin Art World
What happens when a Hollywood heartthrob and the art world collide?
Berlin is about to find out as it plays host to James Franco's first
ever commercial gallery show. The actor spoke to SPIEGEL ONLINE about
the challenges of overcoming the skeptism and embracing his own
celebrity in his art.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,745119,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Franco's Art in Berlin
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-64525.html#ref=nlint


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PICTURE THIS
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Underwater Love


http://www.spiegel.de/international/0,1518,745537,00.html#ref=nlint