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America Embraces Change

Barack Obama signing a document

History was made on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with the inauguration of Barack Obama as the first black president of the United States. After a hectic year of non-stop campaigning, the world is now watching expectantly to see what Obama's often-repeated call for "change" will mean.

Deutsche Welle presents the views and analyses of European experts.

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Obama Becomes US President; Lays out Challenges Ahead

Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States Tuesday, calling for his nation to unify and work together with the world at a time of crisis and upheaval in his historic address. (20.01.2009) 

Opinion: America's New Face

Deutsche Welle's Washington D.C. correspondent Christina Bergmann witnessed the Obama inauguration first-hand and offers her views on the speech that introduced the themes of the new American presidency. (21.01.2009) 

European Press Review: Welcome, President Obama!

Europe's media praised Barack Obama's inaugural speech for setting the right tone at the right time. But commentators pointed out that the new president had his work cut out for him. Obama is, after all, just a man. (21.01.2009) 

World Leaders, Adversaries Comment on Obama Inauguration

World leaders lined up to pay tributes to Barack Obama on the occasion of his inauguration, with the new US president drawing comment from America's allies across the globe -- as well as current enemies. (20.01.2009) 

President Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration Speech in Full

Here is the full transcript of President Barack Obama's historic inauguration speech. (20.01.2009) 

As Obama Enters History Books, Bush Presidency Limps Out

Barack Obama is now the 44th president of the United States, the first African-American to hold the office. George W. Bush leaves Washington with a record that is mixed at best, and what many call a failed presidency. (20.01.2009) 

World Looks to Washington as Obama Takes Office

Hundreds of thousands of spectators streamed into Washington Tuesday, anticipating the swearing in of America's first black president. Still, some have cautioned against overly high expectations. (20.01.2009) 

Merkel Warns US, Obama, Against Protectionism

As the world awaits Barack Obama's inauguration as 44th US president on Tuesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned the next American leader against the temptation to fall back on protectionist trade policies. (20.01.2009) 

Follow Obama's Lead on Afghanistan, Urges NATO Chief

NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has called on alliance members to bump up their Afghanistan troop contributions in line with a pledge by US President-Elect Barack Obama to do so by the coming summer. (20.01.2009) 

Germany's Obamania Soon to Face Reality Test

As the world awaits the inauguration of the next US president, expectations are running high in Germany as well. But issues like Afghanistan, the environment and the auto industry are likely to cause friction soon. (18.01.2009) 

Experts: EU Lacks Unity in Responding to Obama's Demands

US President-elect Barack Obama faces a full plate of tasks when he takes office -- and Europe will be asked to the table. But will the EU be able to agree on its responsibilities and be willing to take on more? (14.01.2009) 

Germany, US on Path to Conflict Over Iran

When President-elect Barack Obama starts work in January, one of his top priorities will be defusing tensions with Iran over its nuclear program. And that could lead him into direct conflict with Germany. (10.12.2008) 

Spotlight Falls on Europe as Obama Counts Down to Presidency

With a month and half still to go before US President-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office, a light has been turned on the state of US-Europe relations and the thorny question of Russia. (04.12.2008) 

European Press Review: Obama Made The Right Choices

Europe's papers welcomed US President-elect Barack Obama's choices for his new administration. The ace in the hole is Hillary Clinton's nomination as Secretary of State. But will she play the game by his rules? (02.12.2008) 

Opinion: Obama's Seasoned National Security Team

US President-elect Barack Obama announced his national security team on Monday. Deutsche Welle's Daniel Scheschkewitz says that Obama's erred on the safe side in picking his team -- and for a good reason. (01.12.2008) 

Is Germany Ready for an Obama of Its Own?

Barack Obama's election victory in the United States has many Germans asking if a politician with an immigrant background could one day be elected chancellor of Germany. (10.11.2008) 

Merkel and Obama Agree to Work Together

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US president-elect Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call to work together to help solve global challenges, a Berlin government spokesman said on Friday, Nov. 7. (07.11.2008) 

US Expert: Obama Will Improve Trans-Atlantic Ties

With the election of Barrack Obama, change has come to the United States. Obama's first challenge is to repair America's reputation, says Fred Kempe, president of the Atlantic Council of the United States. (06.11.2008) 

Europeans Hope Obama's Change Reaches Across Atlantic

Many officials in the European Union are trying to keep their expectations for the future of trans-Atlantic relations under Barack Obama realistic. But they admit there is much room for improvement. (06.11.2008) 

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