Germans expect 'straight talk' from US on spies
German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich said he expected "straight talk" at high-level meetings in Washington Thursday on a simmering dispute over broad state surveillance.
Merkel: first I heard of 'Prism' was in media
Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected comparisons between US government spying and the secret police of the former East Germany. In an interview she defends the German secret service, as well as the practice of intercepting data.
Merkel: NSA spying aided our security
Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed German secret services profited from the spying and tapping operations of their USA colleagues. But whistleblower Edward Snowden says the extent of the cooperation was hidden from politicians.
Angry Germany demands answers over US spying
Germany reacted furiously to US spy allegations which risk becoming a political hot potato for Chancellor Angela Merkel less than three months from elections.
Merkel: I'll tackle Obama on surveillance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she will tackle US President Barack Obama on the scale of American online surveillance, and call for "transparency" on its scope as she hosts him in Berlin this week.
Obama tries to ease German spying angst
The White House on Friday sought to cool German fears over a secret US Internet surveillance program, which threatens to detract from President Barack Obama's visit to Berlin next week.