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Black Forest Conservation Gets Controversial - Maria Irl/ DER SPIEGEL

Black Forest Conservation Gets Controversial - Maria Irl/ DER SPIEGEL

Stumped Black Forest Conservation Gets Controversial

The regional Green government plans to create a national park in the northern Black Forest, much to the consternation of many locals. Although well-intentioned, the state project has unleashed a culture war. Von Alexander Smoltczyk

The Men Behind Germany's Building Debacles - Daniel Reinhardt/ dpa

The Men Behind Germany's Building Debacles - Daniel Reinhardt/ dpa

Starchitect Trio The Men Behind Germany's Building Debacles

Stuttgart's train station, Hamburg's concert house and Berlin's airport: Three projects in Germany are currently competing to be seen as the country's most disastrous. SPIEGEL spoke to the star architects behind the construction sites.

German Rail Admits Station Was a Mistake - Aldinger & Wolf

German Rail Admits Station Was a Mistake - Aldinger & Wolf

Cost Overruns in Stuttgart German Rail Admits Station Was a Mistake

An internal document shows that the German national railway is only planning to finish a massive new train station project because abandoning it would be more expensive than completing it. Executives have conceded that they would not have approved of the construction at the current price tag.

Massive Rail Project Haunts Merkel Campaign - dapd

Massive Rail Project Haunts Merkel Campaign - dapd

Losing Steam Massive Rail Project Haunts Merkel Campaign

The bottom appears to be falling out of one of the costliest construction projects ever undertaken by the German government. Amid delays and cost overruns, government players in the Stuttgart 21 train station venture are looking for the exit door. It could become a problem for Chancellor Merkel ahead of fall elections. By SPIEGEL Staff

Berlin Turns Away from Massive Railway Project - Marijan Murat/ picture alliance / dpa

Berlin Turns Away from Massive Railway Project - Marijan Murat/ picture alliance / dpa

Dead End in Stuttgart? Berlin Turns Away from Massive Railway Project

With overruns of 2.3 billion, the German federal government says it sees no reason why it should pay the extra costs of a major railway project in Stuttgart. Officials are accusing Deutsche Bahn of providing inaccurate information.

Berlin Alarmed at Surging Cost of Rail Project - Deutsche Bahn/ Aldinger & Wolf

Berlin Alarmed at Surging Cost of Rail Project - Deutsche Bahn/ Aldinger & Wolf

Stuttgart 21 May Yet Fail Berlin Alarmed at Surging Cost of Rail Project

After news that a massive new train station in Stuttgart would come in at more than 2 billion euros over budget, the German government is now questioning whether the much-contested project can even be concluded.

A History of Political Deception in Germany - dapd

A History of Political Deception in Germany - dapd

Disastrous Public Works Projects A History of Political Deception in Germany

Berlin's airport debacle is turning into what seems like a never-ending scandal, with critics worrying the capital city has seriously damaged its image. But it's not the only place in Germany that has seen projects plagued by delays and exploding costs. Von Florian Diekmann, Michael Kröger und Anna Reimann

'Politicians Should Not Fear Direct Democracy' - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

'Politicians Should Not Fear Direct Democracy' - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

The World from Berlin 'Politicians Should Not Fear Direct Democracy'

Bulldozers can finally dig in after opponents of the Stuttgart 21 rail project suffered a decisive defeat in a referendum on Sunday. Now, as head of the state government in Baden-Württemberg, the Green Party must complete a project to which it has long been opposed, write German editorialists.

Billions Upon Billions for Berlin-Munich Bullet Train - dapd

Billions Upon Billions for Berlin-Munich Bullet Train - dapd

Germany's Longest Subway Billions Upon Billions for Berlin-Munich Bullet Train

The new rail route being built between Berlin and Munich is nothing if not ambitious -- as well as being the most expensive transportation project to take shape since reunification. But the line is yet another example of how France beats Germany in the high-speed rail game and critics say its costs may not justify the advantages it will bring. Von Christian Wüst

German Rail Link to Mega-Tunnel May Lack Funds - ARND WIEGMANN/ REUTERS

German Rail Link to Mega-Tunnel May Lack Funds - ARND WIEGMANN/ REUTERS

Beneath the Alps German Rail Link to Mega-Tunnel May Lack Funds

Germany may miss its commitment to build a feeder line to the monumental Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the Baden-Württemberg transport minister says. He surprised the Swiss by claiming that funds for the rail approach were tied to another controversial rail project -- Stuttgart 21.

German Rail Allegedly Hid Price Tag of Stuttgart 21 - Thomas Niedermueller/ Getty Images

German Rail Allegedly Hid Price Tag of Stuttgart 21 - Thomas Niedermueller/ Getty Images

Massive Cost Overruns? German Rail Allegedly Hid Price Tag of Stuttgart 21

German national rail provider Deutsche Bahn has been systematically doctoring projected costs for the controversial Stuttgart 21 project for years, according to internal documents obtained by SPIEGEL. The real costs would have put a stop to the undertaking two years ago if they'd become public.

'The Boom Is Almost Over for the Greens' - dapd

'The Boom Is Almost Over for the Greens' - dapd

The World from Berlin 'The Boom Is Almost Over for the Greens'

Protests against "Stuttgart 21" turned violent this week, reigniting the debate over the controversial rail project. While the governing Greens warned protesters to remain peaceful, German commentators said the incident signalled trouble to come for the party.

First Green State Governor 'I Want a Quiet Revolution'

Winfried Kretschmann, 62, is the new governor of Baden-Württemberg and the first-ever leader of a German state from the Green Party. In a SPIEGEL interview, he talks about redefining economic growth, his plans to make industry more environmentally friendly and the future of nuclear power in Germany.

'Greens Will Have to Give Way' on Stuttgart Redevelopment - ALEX DOMANSKI/ REUTERS

'Greens Will Have to Give Way' on Stuttgart Redevelopment - ALEX DOMANSKI/ REUTERS

The World from Berlin 'Greens Will Have to Give Way' on Stuttgart Redevelopment

The newly triumphant Green Party in Baden-Württemberg has agreed to put a bitterly controversial train-station project up for popular vote. Greens and Social Democrats can't agree on the expensive renovation known as Stuttgart 21 -- but German commentators think the Greens have more to lose.

Greens Inherit Billion-Euro Bomb - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

Greens Inherit Billion-Euro Bomb - CHRISTOF STACHE/ AFP

Baden-Württemberg Elections Greens Inherit Billion-Euro Bomb

After the euphoria of their stunning election victory comes the reality of government: The Greens and the SPD face billion-euro problems in Baden-Württemberg. Withdrawing from the controversial Stuttgart 21 project would be vastly expensive, and the newly-nationalized energy giant EnBW could also turn out to be a bottomless money pit.

'The Demonstrations Against Stuttgart 21 Will Go On' - dapd

'The Demonstrations Against Stuttgart 21 Will Go On' - dapd

The World from Berlin 'The Demonstrations Against Stuttgart 21 Will Go On'

Protests against Stuttgart 21, the controversial reconstruction of the city's railway station, will flare up again after Tuesday's arbitration ruling allowing the project to go ahead, say media commentators. The issue will remain a headache for Chancellor Angela Merkel's party ahead of key elections in 2011.

In Stuttgart, 'No Compromise Is Possible' - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

In Stuttgart, 'No Compromise Is Possible' - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

The World from Berlin In Stuttgart, 'No Compromise Is Possible'

Germans have been shocked by the acrimony -- and violence -- of the conflict over Stuttgart 21, a new mega-development problem now underway in the southern German city. The government has now appointed a mediator, but newspaper commentators don't think he'll find much success.

Stuttgart Train Station Furore Poses Risks for Merkel - ? Miro Kuzmanovic / Reuters/ REUTERS

Stuttgart Train Station Furore Poses Risks for Merkel - ? Miro Kuzmanovic / Reuters/ REUTERS

Letter From Berlin Stuttgart Train Station Furore Poses Risks for Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a penchant for staying out of domestic controversies. But she has changed her approach in the bitter dispute over the Stuttgart 21 train station project, aligning herself with hardline regional governor Stefan Mappus. It could prove to be a dangerous liaison for her. By SPIEGEL Staff

Merkel's Water Cannon Politics - Daniel Maurer/ AP

Merkel's Water Cannon Politics - Daniel Maurer/ AP

Stuttgart 21 Protests Merkel's Water Cannon Politics

The battle over the rebuilding of the central train station in Stuttgart, Germany, has escalated massively. Angela Merkel has pushed strongly for the project this week, and the harsh response by police to protesters could come back to haunt both the chancellor and her party. Von Roland Nelles

Germany Shocked by 'Disproportionate' Police Action in Stuttgart - Marijan Murat/ dpa

Germany Shocked by 'Disproportionate' Police Action in Stuttgart - Marijan Murat/ dpa

The World from Berlin Germany Shocked by 'Disproportionate' Police Action in Stuttgart

A hardline police operation against demonstrators protesting against a new railway station project in Stuttgart has shocked Germany, after more than 100 people were injured by tear gas and water cannon. German commentators argue that the police went overboard and warn of more violence to come.

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