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Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes - HANDOUT / REUTERS

Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes - HANDOUT / REUTERS

On the Stump Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has been sharply critical of comments made by German President Joachim Gauck about his country's democratic deficiencies. His assertiveness plays well with Turks in Germany, who could be a strong force in the next election. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Why WWI Still Haunts Europe a Century Later - Hulton Archive/ Getty Images

Why WWI Still Haunts Europe a Century Later - Hulton Archive/ Getty Images

Faraway, So Close Why WWI Still Haunts Europe a Century Later

It has now been 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, but the European catastrophe remains relevant today. As the Continent looks back this year, old wounds could once again be rubbed raw. Von Klaus Wiegrefe

Sochi Boycott Stirs Up Tensions in Berlin - FABRIZIO BENSCH / REUTERS

Sochi Boycott Stirs Up Tensions in Berlin - FABRIZIO BENSCH / REUTERS

Chancellor Vs. President Sochi Boycott Stirs Up Tensions in Berlin

President Joachim Gauck's decision to cancel his visit to the Winter Olympics in Sochi has angered Chancellor Angela Merkel. The lack of coordination between Germany's head of government and its head of state makes relations with Russia even more difficult to manage. Von Ralf Neukirch

Tough on Russia, Easy on America - Kay Nietfeld/ picture alliance / dpa

Tough on Russia, Easy on America - Kay Nietfeld/ picture alliance / dpa

Opinion Tough on Russia, Easy on America

When it comes to their approach to foreign policy with Russia, German Chancellor Merkel and President Gauck aren't messing around. Perhaps it has to do with their backgrounds in East Germany. They show the US significantly more leniency. Von Jakob Augstein

German President Visits Nazi Massacre Site - Yoan Valat/ dpa

German President Visits Nazi Massacre Site - Yoan Valat/ dpa

Painful Past German President Visits Nazi Massacre Site

President Joachim Gauck on Wednesday became the first German head of state to visit the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane, the site of a gruesome massacre by the Waffen SS in 1944. It was an emotional visit with heavy significance for French-German relations. Von Florian Gathmann

German-Russian Relations Hit a Deep Chill - Alexander Zemlianichenko/ AP

German-Russian Relations Hit a Deep Chill - Alexander Zemlianichenko/ AP

Breaking a Taboo German-Russian Relations Hit a Deep Chill

The relationship between Berlin and Moscow has been strained for some time. But German President Joachim Gauck's recent public admonition of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin seems to have sunk the two countries into a new diplomatic ice age. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Ralf Neukirch und Matthias Schepp

German President Makes Plea for More Europe - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

German President Makes Plea for More Europe - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

'A Timeless Canon of Values' German President Makes Plea for More Europe

German President Joachim Gauck made a passionate plea on Friday for greater European integration in the most important speech of his term in office thus far. He called on Britain to remain in the EU and said that Germany does not want to impose its will on the rest of its EU partners.

German President Demands 'Courage' in Face of Racism - dapd

German President Demands 'Courage' in Face of Racism - dapd

The World from Berlin German President Demands 'Courage' in Face of Racism

German President Joachim Gauck on Sunday demanded courage from civilians and more action from officials to prevent a repeat of the orgy of racist violence that shook Rostock two decades ago. Commentators say the speech said too little on the amount of racism still prevalent in German society.

President Tells Merkel to Explain Her Euro Policies - dapd

President Tells Merkel to Explain Her Euro Policies - dapd

Veiled Criticism From Joachim Gauck President Tells Merkel to Explain Her Euro Policies

In a swipe at the German chancellor, President Joachim Gauck urged Angela Merkel on Sunday to explain to Germans what her euro policies mean. He said she has a duty to tell the country "in great detail" what she is doing to combat the euro crisis.

Why Islam Is an Integral Part of Germany - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Why Islam Is an Integral Part of Germany - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

A Mecca in Europe Why Islam Is an Integral Part of Germany

German politicians have lately shown a penchant for weighing in on whether Islam belongs to Germany. A clear understanding of history, however, is often missing from the debate. Von Bernhard Zand

'Gauck Was Not Conducive to a Peaceful Solution' - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

'Gauck Was Not Conducive to a Peaceful Solution' - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

The World from Berlin 'Gauck Was Not Conducive to a Peaceful Solution'

Following controversial comments made during a state visit to Israel this week, German President Joachim Gauck has now ruffled feathers with words on Islam's role in Germany. The country's commentators say while Gauck could have chosen his words more carefully, he didn't do any major damage.

Gauck's Comments on Israel Undiplomatic 'But Still Right' - dapd

Gauck's Comments on Israel Undiplomatic 'But Still Right' - dapd

The World from Berlin Gauck's Comments on Israel Undiplomatic 'But Still Right'

While on a state visit to Israel this week, German President Joachim Gauck made comments that some have interpreted as putting him at odds with Chancellor Angela Merkel's stance on German-Israeli relations. Though not all German commentators are happy with his comments, they still think Merkel's position deserves more examination.

German President Gauck Impresses on Israel Visit - POOL/ REUTERS

German President Gauck Impresses on Israel Visit - POOL/ REUTERS

Walking a Fine Line German President Gauck Impresses on Israel Visit

State visits to Israel provide plenty of opportunities to commit blunders for German heads of state. But this week President Gauck has artfully balanced between showing solidarity with Israel and criticizing the slow pace of the peace process.

Ukraine Blasted over Treatment of Tymoshenko - STRINGER/ REUTERS

Ukraine Blasted over Treatment of Tymoshenko - STRINGER/ REUTERS

German President Cancels Trip Ukraine Blasted over Treatment of Tymoshenko

With the European Football Championship tournament just around the corner, Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovych is increasingly isolated over his treatment of former opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko. German President Joachim Gauck this week cancelled a planned trip to the country and European Union leaders are piling on the pressure. Von Benjamin Bidder

'President Gauck Has the Right Stuff' - THOMAS PETER/ REUTERS

'President Gauck Has the Right Stuff' - THOMAS PETER/ REUTERS

The World from Berlin 'President Gauck Has the Right Stuff'

Germany elected Joachim Gauck as its president on Sunday. The former East German civil rights campaigner and later head of the vast Stasi archive will face a tough task in restoring the reputation of the office, after his two predecessors resigned within just two years. But German editorialists believe the 72-year-old is up to the task.

A Beautiful Sunday for Germany - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

A Beautiful Sunday for Germany - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

Joachim Gauck Elected President A Beautiful Sunday for Germany

Joachim Gauck is Germany's new president after being elected on Sunday. The expectations for him are already unbelievably high, but he has a good chance of being a great head of state. He has experienced much of Germany's turbulent postwar history firsthand, and as a former East German pastor, he knows the value of freedom. Von Roland Nelles

Joachim Gauck's Mission Future President Wants to Rid Germany of Angst

Joachim Gauck, 72, the former pastor and civil rights activist about to become Germany's next president, wants to reinvigorate the nation with his passion for freedom and democracy. His emotional, at times unguarded rhetoric will liven up German politics -- but could backfire if he isn't careful. Von Markus Feldenkirchen

Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Goverment Teetering - dapd

Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Goverment Teetering - dapd

Letter from Berlin Presidential Battle Leaves Merkel Goverment Teetering

Last week, Germany lost a president. Over the weekend, the country almost lost its government as well. The choice to nominate Joachim Gauck as the country's next head of state exposed significant differences within Chancellor Merkel's governing coalition and left behind deep scars in Berlin. Von Charles Hawley

'The FDP Awakens from Its Coma' - dapd

'The FDP Awakens from Its Coma' - dapd

The World from Berlin 'The FDP Awakens from Its Coma'

The decision to select Joachim Gauck as the official candidate to become German president on Sunday only happened after a major dispute between Philipp Rösler, the head of the Free Democratic Party, and Chancellor Angela Merkel. Rösler won the battle, but the fallout is expected to be major in the coalition government, German editorialists argue.

Gauck Will Be 'an Unpredictable President Who Irritates' - Federico Gambarini/ dpa

Gauck Will Be 'an Unpredictable President Who Irritates' - Federico Gambarini/ dpa

The World from Berlin Gauck Will Be 'an Unpredictable President Who Irritates'

Chancellor Angela Merkel nominated Joachim Gauck for the role of German president on Sunday, backing a candidate she had previously rejected for the post. German commentators on Monday say the popular pro-democracy activist is a good choice, but warn that his tendency to speak his mind could irritate politicians from all parties.

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