Rob Schmitz appears in the following:
How The World Reacted To Trump Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
Friday, October 02, 2020
While foreign leaders largely wished President Trump well after his positive coronavirus test, global media took the opportunity to criticize and even mock his response to the pandemic.
World Leaders React After President Trump Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
Friday, October 02, 2020
European markets opened lower and today and world leaders across Europe and Asia reacted following the news that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
European Countries See Spikes In Coronavirus Cases
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Health officials in a number of European countries are reporting sharp increases in coronavirus infections and are warning of more hospitalizations and deaths in the months ahead.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Navalny spent 32 days in Berlin's Charité Hospital, 24 of them in intensive care. Independent lab tests in three countries confirmed he had been poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent.
Germany Reportedly Offered U.S. $1 Billion To Save Russian Pipeline
Friday, September 18, 2020
Germany reportedly offered to build $1 billion worth of infrastructure to import American gas if the U.S. lifts sanctions on a controversial pipeline that would carry Russian gas to Germany.
Wild Boars Are Causing Havoc In Germany, But Humans Are Making It Worse
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
They're stealing laptops and causing mayhem at children's birthday parties. Authorities warn if the boars rely on people for food, it could have dangerous consequences for both animals and humans.
German Wildlife Officials Caution People To Be Wary Of Wild Boars
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
In Germany, it's been the summer of the wild boar. The silly antics of these animals have popped up repeatedly on social media, but it's not all fun.
Germany Reports Russian Opposition Figure Alexei Navalny's Condition Is Improving
Monday, September 07, 2020
German doctors report the condition of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has improved and he has emerged from a medically induced coma after his poisoning.
Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent, Merkel Says
Thursday, September 03, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the prominent Russian opposition leader was poisoned with a chemical nerve agent previously used by Russian agents, and says Moscow has some explaining to do.
Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent 'To Silence Him,' Merkel Says
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Novichok is the same nerve agent used in a 2018 attack in Britain on former KGB spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia. A German government spokesman says the evidence is "without a doubt."
European Leaders Condemn Recent Presidential Election In Belarus As A Sham
Friday, August 28, 2020
European Union leaders agreed they would refuse to recognize the results of the Belarus election. But they are treading cautiously on sanctions for fear of provoking Russia.
Germany Bans Prostitution During Pandemic. Sex Workers Say That Creates New Dangers
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Prostitution is legal in the country, but lawmakers have banned it to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Sex workers say that has put them at risk, and they want to work legally again.
Navalny Was Poisoned, But His Life Isn't in Danger, German Hospital Says
Monday, August 24, 2020
Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most prominent critics, was poisoned by an unknown substance from a group of drugs that affect the nervous system, doctors say.
Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Arrives In Germany For Medical Treatment
Saturday, August 22, 2020
The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrived in Berlin and is receiving treatment after an alleged attempt to poison him.
German Health Officials Warn About 2nd Coronavirus Wave
Friday, August 07, 2020
Coronavirus infections in Germany are on the rise, and doctors warn the country risks throwing away its earlier success as it opens up after the lockdown.
Families Stuck At Home Turn To Board Game Catan, Sending Sales Skyrocketing
Friday, August 07, 2020
It's a strategy game of trade and development, and it has become a hit as people shelter at home during the pandemic. The German founder of the board game describes how he came up with Catan.
Sales Of 'Settlers Of Catan' Skyrocket During Coronavirus Crisis
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, many people are once again passing the time with board games — and turning to a wildly popular classic from Germany.
U.S. Officials Keep Pressure On China Over Multiple Issues
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Relations between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, appear to be heading toward a confrontation. What's causing this, and how are European countries responding?
Stimulus Deal Reached For Pandemic-Stricken EU Economies
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Members of the European Union have agreed on a historic stimulus plan to help economies in Europe recover from the damage done by the coronavirus pandemic.
A Look At How Europe Is Getting Back To 'Normal' After Coronavirus Lockdowns
Friday, July 03, 2020
NPR's correspondents in Paris, London and Berlin update on how the pandemic is affecting life in Europe.