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Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg: Germany’s Minister of Defence Quits over Plagiarism Charges

Germany’s young, aristocratic defense minister, touted as Angela Merkel’s successor, quit this week after Internet activists caught him plagiarizing.

Stefan Theil
Stefan Theil
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German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg announces his resignation in Berlin on March 1. (Photo: Andreas Rentz / Getty Images),Andreas Rentz
Stefan Theil

Stefan Theil

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