http://m.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:45:54 +0100 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:45:54 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/cursed-and-sold-voodoo-spells-and-forced-prostitution-in-germany-a-1258454.html#ref=rss Virtually all the Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Germany were bound to their madams through a bizarre voodoo curse. One year ago, the spiritual leader Oba Ewuare II issued a countercurse in the hope of putting a stop to human-trafficking in the region. Has it helped? Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:03:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/cursed-and-sold-voodoo-spells-and-forced-prostitution-in-germany-a-1258454.html Virtually all the Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Germany were bound to their madams through a bizarre voodoo curse. One year ago, the spiritual leader Oba Ewuare II issued a countercurse in the hope of putting a stop to human-trafficking in the region. Has it helped?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-climate-activist-vs-the-economics-minister-my-generation-has-been-fooled-a-1258429.html#ref=rss Luisa Neubauer, the German face of the global movement spurred by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, debates the student climate strikes with German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:49:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-climate-activist-vs-the-economics-minister-my-generation-has-been-fooled-a-1258429.html Luisa Neubauer, the German face of the global movement spurred by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, debates the student climate strikes with German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/europe-considers-extending-britain-s-bexit-deadline-a-1258407.html#ref=rss Any Article 50 extension delaying Britain's withdrawal from the EU would come with its own set of problems. There is plenty of disagreement among the remaining 27 EU member states on how long the delay should be. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:09:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/europe-considers-extending-britain-s-bexit-deadline-a-1258407.html Any Article 50 extension delaying Britain's withdrawal from the EU would come with its own set of problems. There is plenty of disagreement among the remaining 27 EU member states on how long the delay should be.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/theresa-may-s-brexit-disaster-a-1258101.html#ref=rss Despite facing one embarrassment after the other, British Prime Minister Theresa May continues to plow ahead, seemingly undeterred. It's becoming increasingly clear that she is the main impediment to solving the Brexit mess. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:32:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/theresa-may-s-brexit-disaster-a-1258101.html Despite facing one embarrassment after the other, British Prime Minister Theresa May continues to plow ahead, seemingly undeterred. It's becoming increasingly clear that she is the main impediment to solving the Brexit mess. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/boeing-s-unsuccessful-attempt-to-avert-a-crisis-a-1258109.html#ref=rss Boeing has been the undisputed leader in the aviation market in recent years, with Airbus struggling to keep up. But the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft could invert the industry's pecking order. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:25:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/boeing-s-unsuccessful-attempt-to-avert-a-crisis-a-1258109.html Boeing has been the undisputed leader in the aviation market in recent years, with Airbus struggling to keep up. But the crashes of two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft could invert the industry's pecking order. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-1257798.html#ref=rss An auction of Germany's 5G transmission frequencies is poised to earn the state billions and finally put the country on the digital map. But big network providers are making a fuss about certain rules and regulations -- not to mention all the American fearmongering about the Chinese. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:04:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/a-1257798.html An auction of Germany's 5G transmission frequencies is poised to earn the state billions and finally put the country on the digital map. But big network providers are making a fuss about certain rules and regulations -- not to mention all the American fearmongering about the Chinese. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/chancellor-merkel-how-much-longer-a-1258102.html#ref=rss Angela Merkel has led the current grand coalition government in Berlin for a year now. There has been considerable speculation recently that she may not last through her fourth term. But there is more to suggest she will remain in office than step down. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:19:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/chancellor-merkel-how-much-longer-a-1258102.html Angela Merkel has led the current grand coalition government in Berlin for a year now. There has been considerable speculation recently that she may not last through her fourth term. But there is more to suggest she will remain in office than step down. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/no-deal-brexit-looms-british-vote-moves-country-closer-to-the-brink-a-1257631.html#ref=rss The British parliament voted Tuesday to obstruct one of the last remaining ways to an orderly Brexit. This is partly due to the intransigence of members of parliament, and partly due to Prime Minister Theresa May's hamfisted negotiating tactics. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:18:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/no-deal-brexit-looms-british-vote-moves-country-closer-to-the-brink-a-1257631.html The British parliament voted Tuesday to obstruct one of the last remaining ways to an orderly Brexit. This is partly due to the intransigence of members of parliament, and partly due to Prime Minister Theresa May's hamfisted negotiating tactics.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/what-s-wrong-with-the-boeing-737-max-8-a-1257608.html#ref=rss Boeing's new airplane has only been around for two years and already two 737 Max 8s have crashed, killing 346 people. The disasters may be attributable to a design flaw that emerged when engineers began cutting corners. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:52:55 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/what-s-wrong-with-the-boeing-737-max-8-a-1257608.html Boeing's new airplane has only been around for two years and already two 737 Max 8s have crashed, killing 346 people. The disasters may be attributable to a design flaw that emerged when engineers began cutting corners.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-shortcomings-of-merkel-s-european-policies-a-1257472.html#ref=rss Germany had an historic opportunity to forge a more integrated Europe with French President Emmanuel Macron. Instead, it hesitated, dithered and ultimately missed its chance under Chancellor Angela Merkel. History will judge its failure unfavorably. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:07:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-shortcomings-of-merkel-s-european-policies-a-1257472.html Germany had an historic opportunity to forge a more integrated Europe with French President Emmanuel Macron. Instead, it hesitated, dithered and ultimately missed its chance under Chancellor Angela Merkel. History will judge its failure unfavorably.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/no-deal-brexit-risk-grows-as-theresa-may-loses-second-vote-a-1257614.html#ref=rss Many in Brussels have reacted with frustration, anger and disappointment following British parliament's second vote against the withdrawal deal negotiated between Theresa May and the EU. They say there is no room left for compromise with London. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:53:07 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/no-deal-brexit-risk-grows-as-theresa-may-loses-second-vote-a-1257614.html Many in Brussels have reacted with frustration, anger and disappointment following British parliament's second vote against the withdrawal deal negotiated between Theresa May and the EU. They say there is no room left for compromise with London. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-germany-s-deportation-policy-is-failing-everyone-a-1256414.html#ref=rss As Germany tries to crack down on rejected asylum-seekers and criminal refugees, its civil servants are constrained by the limits of a dysfunctional system. Whether refugee, police officer or office clerk, almost everyone involved has something to complain about. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:37:35 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-germany-s-deportation-policy-is-failing-everyone-a-1256414.html By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/battling-the-devastation-of-u-s-opioid-crisis-a-1257245.html#ref=rss The U.S. has failed to get it's burgeoning opioid crisis under control, with the number of newborns suffering from withdrawal having multiplied fivefold in the last decade. One family in New Hampshire is doing what it can to help. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:08:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/battling-the-devastation-of-u-s-opioid-crisis-a-1257245.html The U.S. has failed to get it's burgeoning opioid crisis under control, with the number of newborns suffering from withdrawal having multiplied fivefold in the last decade. One family in New Hampshire is doing what it can to help.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/ex-german-prisoner-exposes-life-in-a-chinese-prison-a-1256413.html#ref=rss Robert Rother spent almost eight years in a Chinese prison after being convicted of financial fraud. Now that he's out, he told DER SPIEGEL about the forced labor and torture he witnessed while behind bars. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:46:18 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/ex-german-prisoner-exposes-life-in-a-chinese-prison-a-1256413.html Robert Rother spent almost eight years in a Chinese prison after being convicted of financial fraud. Now that he's out, he told DER SPIEGEL about the forced labor and torture he witnessed while behind bars.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-s-ban-on-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-spurs-pushback-a-1255764.html#ref=rss Germany's ruling parties are at odds over the decision to ban all German arms experts to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Jamal Khashoggi killing. While some argue it is a question of values, others worry it is undermining European cooperation. <i>By DER SPIEGEL Staff</i> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:32:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-s-ban-on-arms-exports-to-saudi-arabia-spurs-pushback-a-1255764.html Germany's ruling parties are at odds over the decision to ban all German arms experts to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Jamal Khashoggi killing. While some argue it is a question of values, others worry it is undermining European cooperation. By DER SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/manfred-weber-viktor-orban-is-following-the-wrong-political-path-a-1255779.html#ref=rss Manfred Weber, lead candidate for the conservative European People's Party in the upcoming European election, sees the right-wing populists as a significant threat as the campaign begins. But in Viktor Orbán, he has a populist firebrand in his own ranks. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:12:01 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/germany/manfred-weber-viktor-orban-is-following-the-wrong-political-path-a-1255779.html Manfred Weber, lead candidate for the conservative European People's Party in the upcoming European election, sees the right-wing populists as a significant threat as the campaign begins. But in Viktor Orbán, he has a populist firebrand in his own ranks.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/ivan-rogers-on-brexit-what-surprises-me-is-the-extent-of-the-mess-a-1255789.html#ref=rss As the UK ambassador to the European Union, Ivan Rogers had a front-row seat as Brexit negotiations got underway. In an interview, he speaks with DER SPIEGEL about the mistakes made in London and the huge challenges that remain. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:03:07 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/ivan-rogers-on-brexit-what-surprises-me-is-the-extent-of-the-mess-a-1255789.html As the UK ambassador to the European Union, Ivan Rogers had a front-row seat as Brexit negotiations got underway. In an interview, he speaks with DER SPIEGEL about the mistakes made in London and the huge challenges that remain.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/manchester-city-accused-of-using-shadow-firms-to-flout-rules-a-1255796.html#ref=rss Football Leaks documents outline how Manchester City's owners may have used a surreptitious company in the Cayman Islands to conceal a player investment fund. The team has been accused of violating UEFA spending rules. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:02:16 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/manchester-city-accused-of-using-shadow-firms-to-flout-rules-a-1255796.html Football Leaks documents outline how Manchester City's owners may have used a surreptitious company in the Cayman Islands to conceal a player investment fund. The team has been accused of violating UEFA spending rules.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/yulia-timoshenko-attempts-comeback-in-ukrainian-election-a-1255166.html#ref=rss Yulia Tymoshenko was once Europe's best-known political prisoner. Now, five years after the revolution in Ukraine, she is hoping to win the country's presidential election. Is she too rooted in the old system to win? Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:06:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/europe/yulia-timoshenko-attempts-comeback-in-ukrainian-election-a-1255166.html Yulia Tymoshenko was once Europe's best-known political prisoner. Now, five years after the revolution in Ukraine, she is hoping to win the country's presidential election. Is she too rooted in the old system to win?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/porsche-s-quest-to-make-eco-friendly-sports-cars-a-1255149.html#ref=rss Porsche is trying to reinvent itself in the wake of Germany's diesel-emissions scandal by turning itself into an environmentally friendly sports-car company. It's a billion-euro bet with enormous possibilities -- and enormous risk. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:16:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/business/porsche-s-quest-to-make-eco-friendly-sports-cars-a-1255149.html Porsche is trying to reinvent itself in the wake of Germany's diesel-emissions scandal by turning itself into an environmentally friendly sports-car company. It's a billion-euro bet with enormous possibilities -- and enormous risk.]]>