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I am Imanuel Marcus, The Berlin Spectator's founder and main editor. Before I came to Berlin, I lived all over the place, including in former Yugoslavia, where I was a war reporter. As a foreign correspondent for German and Swiss radio stations, I worked in the U.S. for almost 6 years. I also lived in Bulgaria and Mexico, meaning I know what it is like to be an expatriate. But I am a former Hamburger in Berlin.
Contact me here: imanuelmarcus (at) gmail.com

People

Angela Merkel: The ‘Better Social Democrat’ Turns 65

Imanuel Marcus Jul 9, 2019

In 1999, Merkel was not Kohl's 'little girl' anymore. She even broke with him. As the CDU's secretary general, she criticized her former mentor in an opinion piece in the 'Frankfurter Allgemeine' daily, for refusing to name donors, when a rather big party donation scandal erupted. It did not take long until Merkel became the CDU's chairlady.

Columns

The Berlin Perspective: Blaming it All on the BVG

Imanuel Marcus Jul 8, 2019

It is easy to say dealing with the increasing number of passengers was out of the BVG's depth, dear 'Morgenpost' daily. But those constant accusations seem a…

People

Walter Scheel: The Man who Changed Horses in Bonn

Imanuel Marcus Jul 8, 2019

It was in 1969 when Walter Scheel made history. Obviously, it took him some effort to convince his party to change horses in 1969. He wanted the FDP to join the…

Germany

‘Pulse of Europe’ Discusses E.U.’s Personnel Policy at Brandenburg Gate

Imanuel Marcus Jul 7, 2019

Originally, the protest was meant to criticize the way Brussels just chose new candidates for the European Union's top posts, including Germany's Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen.

World

Apollo 11’s 50th Anniversary: When America Put Men on…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 7, 2019

Aldrin wouldn't be Aldrin if he had not planned a huge event for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. It will include Charlie Duke who is also known as 'the voice…

Germany

Germany: Thousands Demand Acceptance of Refugees from…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 6, 2019

The organization 'Seebrücke' (Sea Bridge) has staged protests in 90 German cities and towns today. One of its main demands: For the time being, Germany should…

Berlin

The Berlin Quiz: How Much of a Berliner are You?

Imanuel Marcus Jul 6, 2019

How much of a Berliner are you? Will you pass the Berlin Quiz?

Berlin

Berlin and its Chronic Lack of Direct Flights to the U.S.

Imanuel Marcus Jul 2, 2019

Berlin is an important capital, but in order to get to that other important capital, you need to fly to Frankfurt first, then to Dulles, Virginia, and then take…

Berlin

Berlin Experiences Hottest June Day of All Time

Imanuel Marcus Jun 30, 2019

According to meteorologists, Berlin and Brandenburg were the warmest and sunniest federal states in June. The average temperature in Berlin was 73 degrees…

People

Don Mauro: The Expat who Makes Berliners Smile

Imanuel Marcus Jun 28, 2019

Today, there are less than 20 ice cream trucks in Berlin. The Italian expat drives one of them. This city may not be as beautiful as the island of Ischia, but there are far more people. With his friendliness and the interest he takes in Berliners and tourists, Don Mauro makes some of them smile every single day.

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