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High Stakes ahead of Crunch Summit
Euro Crisis Threatens European Way of Life European leaders have been muddling through instead of properly tackling the debt crisis. Now it threatens the very foundations of the European Union and could destroy a lifestyle that millions of Europeans take for granted. But the high expectations for this week's summit in Brussels can only be disappointed. |
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The World from Berlin
Germany Debates a Euro Bailout Referendum German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble kicked a political hornets' nest when he suggested to SPIEGEL that a referendum on efforts to save the euro will have to be held sooner or later. German commentators jumped into the debate on Tuesday. |
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George Soros on the Euro Crisis
'A Tragic, Historical Mistake by the Germans' With the EU summit set to start on Thursday, pressure is on European leaders to find a way out of the euro crisis. Investor George Soros is pessimistic that a solution will be found and says time is extremely short. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he warns that Germany could develop into a hated, imperial power. |
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Halting Europe's Downward Spiral
A Master Plan to Save the Euro Economics experts from across Europe released a report on Tuesday offering a roadmap to a stable euro. The plan seeks to reconcile German calls for greater fiscal responsibility with the desire of beleaguered Southern European countries to introduce euro bonds. |
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28 Years after Chemical Accident
Germany Plans to Dispose of Bhopal Toxic Waste The Bhopal disaster in 1984 was one of the worst industrial accidents in history. But almost three decades later, toxic waste is still being stored on the site under poor conditions. Now, a German government agency will transport hundreds of tons of hazardous material to Germany for disposal. |
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NATO Says Fighter Jet Downing 'Unacceptable'
Erdogan Takes Tough Stance against Syrian Regime Ankara adopted a harsh tone against the Syrian regime on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Erdogan condemning last week's attack on a Turkish fighter jet and threatening military retaliation for any further aggression. At a meeting in Brussels, fellow NATO members supported Turkey by criticizing Syria's action. |
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'Sieg, Sieg' Chants and Hitler Salutes
Behavior of Some German Fans Cause for Concern Germany has won applause for its easy-going brand of patriotism at football tournaments in recent years. But the behavior of some fans at the Euro 2012 is causing concern. Chants of 'Sieg, Sieg,' Hitler salutes and the display of offensive banners have now led to fines. |
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Four-Legged Football Forecasters
Animal Oracles Draw Ire of Rights Group Inspired by Paul the Octopus, animal owners across Germany are turning to their pets to predict the outcomes of European Championship matches. Germany's animal protection agency says the trend is getting out of hand and singles out the use of a python and two live rats as especially tasteless. |
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Fair Play in Football and Politics
Merkel May Travel to Ukraine for Euro 2012 Final If Germany wins its Euro 2012 semifinal match against Italy on Thursday, Angela Merkel will be put in a tricky situation. If the German chancellor, a huge soccer fan, attends the final game in co-host country Ukraine, she could risk looking soft following human rights abuses in the country against Yulia Tymoshenko. |
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Party Capital Sees Nightlife at Risk
Berlin Clubbers Protest Rising Music Fees Thousands of Berliners demonstrated on Monday night against a planned increase in music performance fees that the club community says could sound the death knell for many nightclubs in the city. The charges could further damage one of Berlin's main attractions -- its nightlife, already under threat from relentless gentrification. |
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