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Author: Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle

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Opinion: Varoufakis’ resignation comes too late

July 6, 2015 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle euro zone, Greece

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has probably done his country the best service he can by stepping down. His move

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Perspectives 

Opinion: Russia gets the boot – now what?

March 26, 2014March 26, 2014 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle editors pick, Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is right. In recent years, the G8 summits have made few concrete decisions. In fact,

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Perspectives 

Opinion: EU, US must bring Putin to reason

March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle editors pick, Russia, Ukraine

How does one stop a head of state with autocratic tendencies, who brutally pursues his interests without regard to how

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Europe 

Wary Greeks say economy can only improve

February 15, 2014February 16, 2014 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle editors pick, Greece

Greek and international companies put their newest products on display at a food and beverage trade fair near the Athens

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Perspectives 

Opinion: EU unhappy with Swiss decision

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle editors pick

So the Swiss want to seal themselves off and do away with the freedom of movement that, with a few restraints, they

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