Re: 1. The only reference in the Wikipedia entry to the pressuring of the German govt. by the US consists of this line: "On February 6, 2007, U.S. officials warn the German Government not to issue international warrants." This line was added to the article a few days ago. Its cited source is a document leaked by Wikileaks.
Re: 2. According to Harpers, and its reading of El Pais and Público, what's newly revealed by the released cables is "a large-scale, closely coordinated effort by the State Department to obstruct ... criminal investigations"
Re: 3. Espionage may be expected, even accepted. What is or should be embarrassing for the US is its employment of State Dept. diplomats for the purpose of espionage.
Re: 2. According to Harpers, and its reading of El Pais and Público, what's newly revealed by the released cables is "a large-scale, closely coordinated effort by the State Department to obstruct ... criminal investigations"
Re: 3. Espionage may be expected, even accepted. What is or should be embarrassing for the US is its employment of State Dept. diplomats for the purpose of espionage.