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Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is a conservative German politician who served as Defense Minister before resigning due to plagiarism in his doctoral thesis.

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Franziska Giffey looking into the camera at a press conference

German politicians are dogged by claims of Ph.D. plagiarism

German politicians are dogged by claims of Ph.D. plagiarism

Yet another German politician resigned over allegedly plagiarizing their doctoral thesis. Who catches them, and why?
SocietyMay 25, 2021
CSU premier Horst Seehofer at a Bavarian festival

CSU: Who could replace Bavaria's King Horst?

CSU: Who could replace Bavaria's King Horst?

CSU leader Horst Seehofer may have roared his last. Who's waiting in the wings to replace him?
PoliticsNovember 24, 20178 images
Ursula von der Leyen

Allegations of plagiarism against German minister of defense

Allegations of plagiarism against German minister of defense

An online forum has questioned the authenticity of Ursula von der Leyen's academic dissertation from 1990.
September 27, 2015

Appeal for doctorate title denied

Appeal for doctorate title denied

Christian Democrat Annette Schavan's first legal attempt to reclaim her doctorate, stripped amid charges of plagiarism last year, has failed. The Düsseldorf court supported the university's stance, Schavan could appeal.
March 20, 2014
Frank-Walter Steinmeier Photo: Hannibal/dpa

Steinmeier accused of plagiarism

Steinmeier accused of plagiarism

One of the leading members of Germany’s SPD has denied allegations that he plagiarized part of his doctoral thesis. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is just the latest in a series of German politicians to face such accusations.
September 29, 2013
people receive medical treatment at a hospital in Kabul . EPA/STR +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++

Fatal airstrike

Fatal airstrike

More than three years after the fatal Kunduz airstrike, Afghans take Germany to court.
March 20, 2013