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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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Opinion: Russia gets the boot – now what?

March 26, 2014May 10, 2024 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle 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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Opinion: EU, US must bring Putin to reason

March 5, 2014May 10, 2024 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle 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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Wary Greeks say economy can only improve

February 15, 2014May 10, 2024 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle 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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Opinion: EU unhappy with Swiss decision

February 10, 2014May 10, 2024 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle

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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