Eric Westervelt http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101350&ft=1&f=2101350 Correspondent Eric Westervelt covers national security and military affairs for NPR's Foreign Desk. Westervelt has reported from Iraq five times since the start of the war. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:49:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Eric Westervelt http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101350&ft=1&f=2101350 Germans Confront The Costs Of A Nuclear-Free Future Germany has announced plans for a total nuclear phaseout in 10 years and an ambitious transition to renewable energy. But one big challenge is distribution, and new power lines are planned. Opposition is growing among Germans who say the power-grid expansion will hurt their homes, land and lives. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/14/158760520/germans-confront-the-costs-of-a-nuclear-free-future?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/14/158760520/germans-confront-the-costs-of-a-nuclear-free-future?ft=1&f=2101350 Germany has announced plans for a total nuclear phaseout in 10 years and an ambitious transition to renewable energy. But one big challenge is distribution, and new power lines are planned. Opposition is growing among Germans who say the power-grid expansion will hurt their homes, land and lives.

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]]> Poland Watches Warily As Euro Crisis Spreads Poland is part of the EU but hasn't yet adopted the euro single currency. An economic success story during rough times, Poland's economy grew an average of nearly 4 percent annually since 2008. But now there is concern that the crisis in the eurozone may threaten the country's post-communist run of prosperity. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/13/158667200/poland-watches-warily-as-euro-crisis-spreads?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/13/158667200/poland-watches-warily-as-euro-crisis-spreads?ft=1&f=2101350 Poland is part of the EU but hasn't yet adopted the euro single currency. An economic success story during rough times, Poland's economy grew an average of nearly 4 percent annually since 2008. But now there is concern that the crisis in the eurozone may threaten the country's post-communist run of prosperity.

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]]> Political Stumbles Mark Romney's Trip Abroad Mitt Romney headed home on Tuesday after an overseas trip to three countries. The presumptive Republican nominee visited Poland, where he delivered a speech in Warsaw. He also visited the United Kingdom and Israel. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/31/157678584/political-stumbles-mark-romneys-trip-abroad?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/31/157678584/political-stumbles-mark-romneys-trip-abroad?ft=1&f=2101350 Mitt Romney headed home on Tuesday after an overseas trip to three countries. The presumptive Republican nominee visited Poland, where he delivered a speech in Warsaw. He also visited the United Kingdom and Israel.

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]]> Controversy Followed Romney On Overseas Trip Mitt Romney's weeklong trip to London, Jerusalem and Poland was designed to bolster his foreign policy credentials. Instead it's been riddled with gaffes and controversy. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/31/157637454/controversy-followed-romney-on-overseas-trip?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/31/157637454/controversy-followed-romney-on-overseas-trip?ft=1&f=2101350 Mitt Romney's weeklong trip to London, Jerusalem and Poland was designed to bolster his foreign policy credentials. Instead it's been riddled with gaffes and controversy.

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]]> Spain's Crisis Pushes Educated Into 'Economic Exile' Debt, austerity and joblessness have prompted more people to leave the country in search of work. In the first six months of 2012, emigration from Spain is up more than 44 percent from the same period last year. The Spanish government denies it, but the "brain drain" has become something of a flood. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/29/157547044/spains-crisis-pushes-educated-into-economic-exile?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/29/157547044/spains-crisis-pushes-educated-into-economic-exile?ft=1&f=2101350 Debt, austerity and joblessness have prompted more people to leave the country in search of work. In the first six months of 2012, emigration from Spain is up more than 44 percent from the same period last year. The Spanish government denies it, but the "brain drain" has become something of a flood.

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]]> Jo Nesbo's Fiction Explores Oslo's Jagged Edges The Norwegian author does his best to show NPR's Eric Westervelt that Oslo really does have a seedy side. In his fiction, at least, Nesbo's city is full of shady characters who draw the attention of the reckless, alcoholic detective Harry Hole. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/23/156910051/jo-nesbos-fiction-explores-oslos-jagged-edges?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/23/156910051/jo-nesbos-fiction-explores-oslos-jagged-edges?ft=1&f=2101350 The Norwegian author does his best to show NPR's Eric Westervelt that Oslo really does have a seedy side. In his fiction, at least, Nesbo's city is full of shady characters who draw the attention of the reckless, alcoholic detective Harry Hole.

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]]> The Next Silicon Valley? Berlin Startups Catching Up With The Hype California's Silicon Valley remains the powerhouse of the high-tech startup scene, but investors and entrepreneurs in Berlin, along with London and Paris, are trying to catch up. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/07/09/156486272/the-next-silicon-valley-berlin-startups-catching-up-with-the-hype?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/07/09/156486272/the-next-silicon-valley-berlin-startups-catching-up-with-the-hype?ft=1&f=2101350 California's Silicon Valley remains the powerhouse of the high-tech startup scene, but investors and entrepreneurs in Berlin, along with London and Paris, are trying to catch up.

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]]> Germany, Greece Face Off On Soccer Field The eurozone will take a short break from its financial crisis to enjoy a sporting event. The soccer teams of Germany and Greece meet Friday in the quarter finals of the Euro 2012 championship in Gdansk, Poland. Germany's coach doesn't think political tensions will have an impact on the field. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/22/155559059/germany-greece-face-off-on-soccer-field?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/22/155559059/germany-greece-face-off-on-soccer-field?ft=1&f=2101350 The eurozone will take a short break from its financial crisis to enjoy a sporting event. The soccer teams of Germany and Greece meet Friday in the quarter finals of the Euro 2012 championship in Gdansk, Poland. Germany's coach doesn't think political tensions will have an impact on the field.

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]]> Germany Resists Concessions To Greek Bailout Terms At the G-20 summit in Mexico, German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her tough line that bailout terms for Greece are not negotiable. Since accepting the tough conditions of the bailout, there's been talk that Greece's new ruling party wants to seek some concessions on the terms of the rescue package. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155372568/germany-resists-concessions-to-greek-bailout-terms?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/19/155372568/germany-resists-concessions-to-greek-bailout-terms?ft=1&f=2101350 At the G-20 summit in Mexico, German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her tough line that bailout terms for Greece are not negotiable. Since accepting the tough conditions of the bailout, there's been talk that Greece's new ruling party wants to seek some concessions on the terms of the rescue package.

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]]> A Party On The Rise, Germany's Pirates Come Ashore It doesn't have a plan to save the euro or clear policies on an array of issues, but the German Pirate Party is winning converts and elections with its vision of digital democracy through "liquid feedback." Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/06/154388897/a-party-on-the-rise-germanys-pirates-come-ashore?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/06/154388897/a-party-on-the-rise-germanys-pirates-come-ashore?ft=1&f=2101350 It doesn't have a plan to save the euro or clear policies on an array of issues, but the German Pirate Party is winning converts and elections with its vision of digital democracy through "liquid feedback."

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]]> Stumbling Upon Mini Memorials To Holocaust Victims A German artist has found a way to remember individuals who perished in the Holocaust. He is laying brass bricks — each bearing the name of a victim — in sidewalks across the country. Each of these privately funded "stumbling stones" lies outside the last known place where the victim freely lived. Thu, 31 May 2012 02:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/31/153943491/stumbling-upon-miniature-memorials-to-nazi-victims?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/31/153943491/stumbling-upon-miniature-memorials-to-nazi-victims?ft=1&f=2101350 A German artist has found a way to remember individuals who perished in the Holocaust. He is laying brass bricks — each bearing the name of a victim — in sidewalks across the country. Each of these privately funded "stumbling stones" lies outside the last known place where the victim freely lived.

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]]> E.U. Leaders Hold 'Mini-Summit' On Debt Crisis European Union leaders are in Brussels for a mini-summit to discuss ways to promote jobs and growth in Europe while keeping the debt crisis from deepening. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153519629/e-u-leaders-hold-mini-summit-on-debt-crisis?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153519629/e-u-leaders-hold-mini-summit-on-debt-crisis?ft=1&f=2101350 European Union leaders are in Brussels for a mini-summit to discuss ways to promote jobs and growth in Europe while keeping the debt crisis from deepening.

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]]> For New French President, Germany Is First Stop Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial turmoil. Their relationship will help set the tone for what happens next in Europe. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/15/152769680/for-new-french-president-germany-is-first-stop?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/15/152769680/for-new-french-president-germany-is-first-stop?ft=1&f=2101350 Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial turmoil. Their relationship will help set the tone for what happens next in Europe.

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]]> Europe's Austerity Plans Face Growing Backlash In Greece, the politicians can't agree on a new government. In Spain, the health of the banks is in doubt. Europe's austerity plans are generating increasing opposition, and the Continent's economic crisis appears to be growing more urgent. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152683048/europes-austerity-plans-face-growing-backlash?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152683048/europes-austerity-plans-face-growing-backlash?ft=1&f=2101350 In Greece, the politicians can't agree on a new government. In Spain, the health of the banks is in doubt. Europe's austerity plans are generating increasing opposition, and the Continent's economic crisis appears to be growing more urgent.

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]]> Germany Stays The Course On Austerity Measures The elections in France and Greece signaled a resounding popular rejection of the tough austerity measures being pushed by Germany, Europe's largest economy. But Berlin doesn't appear to be changing course. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/08/152239721/germany-stays-the-course-on-austerity-measures?ft=1&f=2101350 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/08/152239721/germany-stays-the-course-on-austerity-measures?ft=1&f=2101350 The elections in France and Greece signaled a resounding popular rejection of the tough austerity measures being pushed by Germany, Europe's largest economy. But Berlin doesn't appear to be changing course.

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