Corruption and Cruise Ships: Montenegro's Scenic Coast Spoiled by Greed

Corruption and Cruise Ships Montenegro's Scenic Coast Spoiled by Greed

Montenegro is the only country in the world to describe itself as "ecological" in its constitution. But the exploitation of its Adriatic coastline, where developers are given free rein, tells a different story. By Keno Verseck more...

Angela Merkel on the Fall of the Wall: 'I Wanted to See the Rockies and Listen to Springsteen'

Angela Merkel on the Fall of the Wall 'I Wanted to See the Rockies and Listen to Springsteen'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was 35 when the Berlin Wall came down. In an interview, she speaks of her dreams as a citizen of East Germany, the divide between Germany's East and West and the rise of the populists during her tenure. Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann and Florian Gathmann more...


Favela Ballet: Dance School Offers Girls a Future in Notorious Rio Slum

Favela Ballet Dance School Offers Girls a Future in Notorious Rio Slum

In one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous areas, one woman is using ballet to guide young girls away from a future of poverty and crime. But to keep her dance academy alive, she must constantly bend to the laws of the favela -- and contend with drug dealers and hostile politicians alike. By Fabian Federl and Evgeny Makarov (Photos) in Rio de Janeiro more...

Outgoing Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker: 'I Kissed Putin ... It Certainly Didn't Hurt Europe'

Outgoing Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker 'I Kissed Putin ... It Certainly Didn't Hurt Europe'

In an interview, outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker discusses his regret over not fighting Brexit, the special rapport he established with Trump and the prospects for Ursula von der Leyen, his successor at the helm in Brussels. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker, Susanne Beyer and Peter Müller more...


Elegance and Toughness: Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB

Elegance and Toughness Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB

Christine Lagarde is seeking to shake things up at the European Central Bank: better communication, a broader palette of issues and an examination of the instruments used by the bank. Will she also change monetary policy? By Marc Hujer and Michael Sauga more...

The Next Round in the Brexit Battle: Boris Johnson's Risky Election Gamble

The Next Round in the Brexit Battle Boris Johnson's Risky Election Gamble

Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems incapable of governing, his advisers believe he will still win the battle over Brexit. He has called for new elections to take place in December as part of his strategy to force his opponents into a dirty election campaign. By Jörg Schindler more... [ Comment ]


Interview with House of Commons Speaker John Bercow: 'Parliament Has Stood Up For Itself'

Interview with House of Commons Speaker John Bercow 'Parliament Has Stood Up For Itself'

John Bercow, the speaker in the British House of Commons, has become an international star thanks to his humor and turns of phrase. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL shortly before he steps down, he spoke about Boris Johnson, death threats and the future of the United Kingdom. Interview Conducted By Rachelle Pouplier, Jörg Schindler and Charlotte Schönberger more...

The Right Wing in Italy: Matteo Salvini Plots Return to the Top

The Right Wing in Italy Matteo Salvini Plots Return to the Top

It was just a couple of months ago that Matteo Salvini tripped over his ego and crashed out of the Italian government. But his right-wing populist Lega party is making a rapid comeback. By Frank Hornig more...


London Mayoral Candidate Rory Stewart: 'What Boris Is Doing with Europe Is Extremely Dangerous'

London Mayoral Candidate Rory Stewart 'What Boris Is Doing with Europe Is Extremely Dangerous'

In an interview, former Tory Party rising star Rory Stewart discusses his views on Brexit, the decline of British politics, his aim of becoming London's next mayor and why he believes that politics would be healthier if it were a bit more boring. By Jörg Schindler more... [ Comment ]