Ralf Neukirch
German journalist Ralf Neukirch (b. 1965) has worked as a Der Spiegel correspondent in Berlin since 2002. He previously worked for Associated Press and Handelsblatt.
Updated: 12 April 2013
By Ralf Neukirch
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Ukraine: Klitschko, a fighter coached by Merkel
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Germany: Enter the anti-euro challengers
Der Spiegel (Hamburg)
Since the start of the pro-EU protests against the Ukrainian government, former boxer Vitali Klitschko has emerged as one of the main challengers to President Viktor Yanukovytch. Groomed by to the German chancellor’s Christian-Democrats, he could be soon backed by more European leaders. 
The "Alternative for Germany" party, which will be officially launched on April 14, aims to take the federal republic out of the euro. Although its founders lack a well-defined roadmap, they could still bother Angela Merkel in September's general elections.