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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

SPIEGEL ONLINEINTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER 

Compiled on April 24, 2013, 06:36 PM CET

THE OLD GUARD'S LAST STAND

Letta Asked to Form Italian Government

Enrico Letta has been tapped to lead Italy after being asked on Wednesday to form a government. Even though he is only 46 years old, he still a representative of the old political caste and will have no choice but to work together with Silvio Berlusconi.

EU AUSTERITY DISPUTE

How Barroso Let His Opinion Slip

European Commission President Barroso has mostly stayed in the background in the euro crisis, but his assertion this week that austerity has "reached its limits" caused quite a stir. It was an unusually opinionated statement -- and one that came after the Portuguese official's national pride was questioned.

WORLD FROM BERLIN

Hollande Has 'Divided France in Two'

The French parliament's Tuesday decision to approve a same-sex marriage bill sparked violent protests in Paris. In Germany, too, the split opinions on the editorial pages mirror the left-right schism that has left French society divided.

'SEXTREMIST' TRAINING

Climbing into the Ring with Femen 

Women's rights activists with Femen have arrived in Germany, and they have patriarchy in their crosshairs. They're holding training sessions for young women, teaching them how to evade security at protests -- all while bearing their breasts in the name of feminism.

FALLING STAR

German Rapper Accused of Organized Crime Ties

Many have viewed the German rapper Bushido as an example of successful integration. Recent revelations about ties to an organized crime group in Berlin, however, have muddied the picture and reinforced widespread stereotypes.

THE PEOPLE'S PRINCE

Ordinary Harry Keeps Royals Relevant

Prince William's little brother Harry has long been seen as the bad boy of the British royal family. This may be precisely why he is more popular among young Britons than any other Windsor.

'THE VOICE' OF DESPAIR

Humiliation Depresses Talent Show Contestants

A recent German study shows that some contestants on television talent shows like "The Voice of Germany" are so humiliated by the experience that they remain depressed for years.

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