Der Spiegel is a German weekly magazine and has been similarly compared to the American publications Time and Newsweek. With a weekly circulation of more than one million, Der Spiegel has a reputation for its superior journalism, academic writing style, and a tendency to challenge those in power, keeping its finger on the pulse of current politics. With exposés on anything from Germany’s history to the Catholic church, Der Spiegel is one of the most respected and influential magazines of its kind in the world.