Section: Der Spiegel (Germany)
Der Spiegel is a weekly news magazine that was found in 1947. Its headquater is in Humburg, Germany. It has its own publisher Spiegel-Verlag. It is under the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany) influence. There is also Spiegel online with its own independent editorial staff and journalists, separetly from Der Spiegel magazine.
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Muzzling the Media: Defying the Kremlin Crackdown on Press Freedom
Against the backdrop of the bloody conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin is seeking to harness the Russian media and increasingly clamping down on critical voices. But some journalists are refusing to deliver pro-Putin propaganda. …read more Source: Der...
Angels and Demons: Ukraine, One Year After Poroshenko
Since his election, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has struggled to free his country from the influence of the oligarchs. But a new generation of reformers is determined to make it happen. …read more Source: Der...
Donetsk Separatist Leader: ‘We Are Not Citizens of Ukraine’
Alexander Zakharchenko is the leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, which is not recognized by the international community. In a rare interview, he says his greatest hope is that Moscow will annex his territory just as it did Crimea. …read more Source: Der...
Russian Nationalist Idol: The Man Who Started the War in Ukraine
Strelkov claims to have convinced Russian President Putin to start the war in eastern Ukraine. The nationalist is seen as a hero by the Russia’s extremist fringe. And he is continuing the fight to return his country to its past glory. …read more Source: Der...
‘Guantanamo of the East’: Ukraine Locks Up Refugees at EU’s Behest
Brussels is doing all it can to prevent refugees from reaching Fortress Europe, with initiatives like funding the construction of interment centers in Ukraine. Asylum seekers who have spent time there report miserable conditions and abuse. …read more Source: Der...
The War Next Door: Can Merkel’s Diplomacy Save Europe?
Chancellor Angela Merkel has often been accused of hesitancy. But in Minsk this week, she committed herself to helping find a way to quiet the weapons in Ukraine. The result was a cease-fire. But it is fragile and may ultimately be disadvantageous for Ukraine. …read more Source: Der...
Ukrainian Prime Minister: Putin ‘Needs New Annexations’
In a SPIEGEL interview, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, 40, discusses his country’s division, its war with Russia and why he believes all efforts to find a solution with Vladimir Putin will fail. …read more Source: Der...
Stuck in the Middle: Polish Intellectuals Sound the Alarm on Russia
Poland has long seen itself as stuck between the East and West, resulting in plenty of historical suffering. Russian aggression in Ukraine has many in the country fearing the worst. Leading Polish writers worry that the West isn’t doing enough. …read more Source: Der...
Opinion: Stop Talking about NATO Membership for Ukraine
The president of Ukraine is talking up the idea of a national referendum to join NATO, an idea that the military alliance’s chief has openly supported. But such a debate is dangerous — because it divides member states and provides Putin with powerful ammunition. …read more Source: Der...
Summit of Failure: How the EU Lost Russia over Ukraine
One year ago, negotations over a Ukraine association agreement with the European Union collapsed. The result has been a standoff with Russia and war in the Donbass. It was an historical failure, and one that German Chancellor Angela Merkel contributed to. …read more Source: Der...
