Sumi Somaskanda

GlobalPost

Kissing the ring: Germany reporters capitulate to politicians

A scandal involving German President Christian Wulff exposes questionable journalistic practices

Horst-Werner Nilges: Germany’s freelance parking cop

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Cold War tourism at Fulda Gap

Why the pope angers Germans

Politics

Wheels of dreams: why aren’t electric cars catching on?

Polish economy booms in European wasteland

Mitt Romney is visiting Poland, where the euro zone and financial crises have barely made a dent. That may be about to change.

Euro crisis dispute takes center stage in Germany

An acrimonious debate leaps out of the classroom into the headlines.

Chinese investors snap up German industry

The legendary German Mittlestand is opening to investment, but some worry its successful culture may be threatened.

Germany: Tax increase for freelancers

A bill proposing new taxes on freelancers may not help Germany jump-start innovation or its entrepreneurial culture.

This Indian meal service is so efficient it’s the envy of FedEx

In a country not exactly known for promptness, 6 million meals each day get delivered through Mumbai traffic with flawless precision.