‘Implosion’: CDU plays blame game after German election disaster
Centre-right party begins search for third leader in three years
EU mulls formation of 5,000-man 'rapid response' military unit
Events in Afghanistan spark reckoning with limits of European hard power
Europe mulls defence policy and US reliance after Afghan watershed
Europe Letter: Kabul airport chaos proves a ‘stark demonstration’ of limits of EU power
Germany triggers military disaster alert after catastrophic flood kills at least 100
Heavy flooding in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands sees thousands evacuated
The Irish Times view on German politics: life without Merkel
The next CDU leader faces an unenviable task: establish himself in the party – and with the public – ahead of an election already fixed for September 2021
Europe ponders dependence on fickle United States
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European leaders call for all US election votes to be counted
Politicians say result shows need for self-reliance as right-wing populists welcome Trump performance
Merkel demands Kremlin explanation as Navalny poisoning confirmed
Chemical nerve agent Novichok was used to poison Russian opposition leader, Germany says
The Irish Times view on Germany’s political turmoil: A power vacuum at Europe’s heart
The anguished debate in Germany’s ruling party is a proxy battle for the country’s future
Angela Merkel’s successor as CDU party leader to stand down
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will not seek German chancellorship after regional election debacle
The Irish Times view on Germany’s political watershed: A dark day
For the first time in postwar history, far-right support helped a politician into office
Thuringia outcome echoes dangers of Weimar republic
Right-wing extremist backing for liberal Thomas Kemmerich nods to demons of past
Germany has suffered a political earthquake. What happened?
Far-right AfD becomes kingmaker in regional election, sending tremors through Berlin
Nato shows signs of wear and tear as it turns 70
Emmanuel Macron will try to resuscitate ‘brain dead’ alliance at London summit
Merkel’s CDU tells coalition partner there will be no new deal
New leaders of Germany’s SPD demand policy changes as price of staying in government
New SPD leadership raises risk of German coalition break-up
Conservatives urge Social Democrats to stick with coalition agreement
Merkel rejects Macron’s ‘drastic words’ over Nato ‘brain death’
French president says US and allies no longer co-ordinating on strategic decisions
‘AKKatastrophe’: CDU leader Kramp-Karrenbauer faces rebellion
Humiliating election result in Thuringia leaves party trailing far-right AfD and far-left Linke
German held over killings admits far-right, anti-Semitic beliefs
Media criticised for use of live-stream images and coverage of attack on synagogue
German regional elections produce far-right surge
Exit polls put AfD finishing second with 27.5% in Saxony and 22.5% in Brandenburg
AKK urges more military engagement by Germany
CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer sworn in as new defence minister
Ukrainian president's party poised to claim historic election majority
Political novices set to dominate new parliament and pursue reform agenda
Merkel calls for fresh thinking to negate need for Border backstop
EU-UK withdrawal agreement not up for renegotiation, German chancellor insists
Angela Merkel seen shaking for second time in just over a week
German chancellor travels to G20 summit as planned and spokesman says she is in good health
Vast open-cast mine protest ends as German police move in
Thousands of Ende Gelände demonstrators infiltrated Garzweiler 48sq km lignite mine
Leading historian says case must be made for NI to stay in UK
Paul Bew says new British PM must highlight the ‘intellectual weakness’ of a united Ireland
German coalition vows to see out term as SPD leader quits
Summer of uncertainty looms as Berlin’s junior coalition partner debates future
Merkel’s coalition scrambles to survive after SPD leader steps down
Andrea Nahles resigns amid bad election results and lack of ‘necessary backing’
Future of Merkel’s coalition in doubt after SPD leader steps down
Social Democratic leader Andrea Nahles resigns after just 400 days in office
Germany’s CDU leader finds election scapegoat: a 27-year-old YouTuber
‘AKK’ criticised for suggesting young man’s pre-election viral video was inappropriate
Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote
Leader of centre-right ÖVP party blamed by opposition for allowing populists into power
European elections: can anything halt the rise of the far right?
Centre parties that have long held sway could lose ability to form majority on their own
Orban drifts towards exit of biggest European bloc before elections
Hungary going ‘in the wrong direction’, says leader of European People’s Party
Orbán and Salvini call for anti-immigration surge in EU elections
Hungarian leader to work with Italian despite warnings from centre-right allies
Hungary’s ruling party suspended from powerful EU group
Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz is rebuked over leader’s illiberalism and tirades against Brussels
Britons don’t grasp the EU’s essential motivation – a quest for the quiet life
We must learn to understand that the union is all about protecting the safety and prosperity of its citizens
France and Germany to sign new treaty on co-operation
Macron and Merkel set for bland commitment to relaunch Franco-German projects
EU clarifications could help May sell withdrawal deal, says Varadkar
Report says 1,000 police officers will be sent to North in case of no-deal Brexit disorder
Abortion law brings first test for Merkel’s successor as CDU leader
Kramp-Karrenbauer, who wants to win back conservative voters, opposed to law change
EU leaders tell May there will be no Brexit renegotiation
Best UK prime minister can hope for is help to ‘clarify’ aspects of her Brexit deal
Tears and cheers as Merkel ally wins race to lead CDU party
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s victory puts her in pole position to be German chancellor
Merkel’s successor is a risk-taker and a deal-maker
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer might have a testing transition ‘co-habitating’ with Merkel
Q&A: How will Angela Merkel’s successor as CDU leader be chosen?
In total 12 people running but a close race likely between Kramp-Karrenbauer and Merz
Merz wants to succeed Merkel but he has a problem – he’s a millionaire
CDU leadership hopeful is learning the rich aren’t really trusted in Germany
Frontrunners to succeed Merkel make pitch for women’s support
Surveys show Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Friedrich Merz are neck and neck
Hammond’s toilet break, ‘Uberoo’ and the ‘pleading face’ emoji we all need
Planet Business: The rise of a mini-Merkel and S&P’s no-deal Brexit forecasts
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