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An Interview with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"

In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Cornelia Schmergal

Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race - Alan Dyer / VWPics / imagebroker / IMAGO

Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race - Alan Dyer / VWPics / imagebroker / IMAGO

Defense in Orbit Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

Berlin was long content to ignore space as a military frontier. But now, the Merz government is investing 35 billion euros in an array of new systems. The race for lucrative contracts has begun.

Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back - Alice Martins / DER SPIEGEL

Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back - Alice Martins / DER SPIEGEL

Remnants of the War Syrians from Germany Helping with the Rebuild - But Are Wary of Moving Back

Architects, IT experts, doctors, engineers: Syrians from Germany are doing what they can to help with the reconstruction of their old homeland. But lingering security concerns and an attachment to their new home is keeping many from moving. By Katrin Elger und Asia Haidar

Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Thomas Trutschel / photothek / IMAGO; 101cats / Getty Images; karandaev / Getty Images

Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Thomas Trutschel / photothek / IMAGO; 101cats / Getty Images; karandaev / Getty Images

Germany's Queen Mum Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well

With every blunder from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, longing for the purported good, old days of Angela Merkel grows in Germany. Many miss her tone, her presence. Has Germany's Queen Mum noticed? By Konstantin von Hammerstein

Egypt Says It's Time for Nefertiti to Come Home - Christophe Gateau / dpa

Egypt Says It's Time for Nefertiti to Come Home - Christophe Gateau / dpa

"You've Had Her Long Enough" Egypt Says It's Time for Nefertiti to Come Home

With the Grand Egyptian Museum now finished in Giza, pressure is mounting on Germany to finally return the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti. Berlin says it was acquired legally. But that argument isn't persuading the Egyptians. By Dunja Ramadan in Cairo

How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality - Michael Kuenne / ZUMA Press / picture alliance

How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality - Michael Kuenne / ZUMA Press / picture alliance

Growing Anti-Semitism How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality

Life has changed for Jews in Germany since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's vicious war in Gaza has led to rising anti-Semitism and increased fear in the Jewish community. Three members of that community describe what it's like. By Laura Backes, Fiona Ehlers, Julia Kanning und Armin Himmelrath

How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis? - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis? - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

"Have We Done It?" How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis?

In 2015, with hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria and elsewhere marching toward Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "We can do it." Ten years have since passed. How much progress has been made? By Susmita Arp, Katrin Elger, Asia Haidar und Miriam Olbrisch

German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel - Friedrich Bungert / SZ Photo / picture alliance

German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel - Friedrich Bungert / SZ Photo / picture alliance

Merz Under Fire German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz decided last week to partially suspend arms deliveries to Israel - a policy shift he made all on his own. Conservative lawmakers in the country are furious. By Konstantin von Hammerstein und Jonas Schaible

Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia - Nadja Wohlleben / EPA

Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia - Nadja Wohlleben / EPA

NATO's Eastern Flank Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia

Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack. By Matthias Gebauer und Paul-Anton Krüger

Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail - Chris Kleponis / EPA

Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail - Chris Kleponis / EPA

The Chancellor Goes to Washington Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail

By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead. By Marina Kormbaki in Washington, D.C.

How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel - Doug Chayka / DER SPIEGEL

How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel - Doug Chayka / DER SPIEGEL

A Difficult Relationship How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel

For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?

A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism - Michael Kappeler / picture alliance

A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism - Michael Kappeler / picture alliance

Compendium of Extremism A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism

The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials. By Maik Baumgärtner, Ann-Katrin Müller, Ansgar Siemens und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right - [M] DER SPIEGEL

The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right - [M] DER SPIEGEL

meinung •DER SPIEGEL's Coverage of the AfD The Potential Pitfalls of Reporting on the Far Right

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of the far-right AfD is commendable, writes media critic Bernhard Poerksen. But there are several dilemmas which must be highlighted. And learned from through open debate. A guest essay by Bernhard Poerksen

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence - Rafael Heygster / DER SPIEGEL

Right Wing Report How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence

By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?

Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

A "Little Coalition" for Germany Friedrich Merz Faces an Uphill Battle as negotiations in Berlin Heat Up

Friedrich Merz has never been part of a government, but now he is set to become German chancellor at a difficult time for the country. Berlin must navigate treacherous international waters with a lagging economy and a fractured political landscape.

German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare - Rheinmetall

German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare - Rheinmetall

Battlefield Disruption German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare

The use of artificial intelligence is changing the balance of power on the battlefield and in the German arms industry. Established giants are facing new challenges from up-and-coming startups. By Matthias Gebauer, Martin Hesse, Marcel Rosenbach und Gerald Traufetter

German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos - Ralf Hirschberger / AFP / Getty Images

German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos - Ralf Hirschberger / AFP / Getty Images

Manipulation from Abroad German Election Campaign Flooded with Fake News and Videos

The German election campaign has become a magnet for fake news and AI-generated propaganda as foreign actors seek to boost the right wing. The attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and are no longer coming just from Russia, but from the U.S. as well.

"There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

"There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel "There You Can Say: It Was Merkel's Fault"

In an interview on the occasion of the publishing of her memoirs, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 70, speaks about her experiences with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the road ahead for democracy and the mistakes she may have made. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Klaus Wiegrefe

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently? - Martin Steger

Germany's New Elections What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?

How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End - Clemens Bilan / EPA

How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End - Clemens Bilan / EPA

The End of the German Government How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End

Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.

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