Covid conspiracy theorists complicate path to German election
Politicians face dilemma over those who don’t want to be vaccinated ahead of autumn vote
Varadkar dances a leftward shimmy to pair with greatest hits
Sinn Féin threat and pandemic effect give rise to tweaked messaging in ardfheis speech
Europe contemplates bleak winter as Covid-19 cases soar
Intensive care facilities run out in Netherlands as Belgium faces similar scenario
‘Difficult months ahead’: Europe prepares for more pain as Covid cases soar
Positive reports on Oxford vaccine but UK warns ‘we’re not there yet’
Historic coalition agreement ends almost a century of Civil War politics
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were forged out of the bitterness of an ancient quarrel
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: From Civil War enemies to modern-day partners
Two parties rose out of Anglo-Irish Treaty but today their ideology overlaps considerably
New SPD leadership raises risk of German coalition break-up
Conservatives urge Social Democrats to stick with coalition agreement
New European Commission president backs Brexit extension
Ursula von der Leyen in combative form as she appealed to MEPs to back her agenda
Summit leaves May with mountain to climb
Brussels Diary: Frustration of EU leaders with British prime minister unmistakable
Macron urges greater European integration in address to Bundestag
France and Germany have ‘obligation not to let the world slip into chaos,’ president says
‘Leo Varadkar: A Very Modern Taoiseach’ is shallow, flimsy and exaggerated
Diarmaid Ferriter on a premature analysis that fails to prove its point
Germany: A menu of bad options
These are tumultuous times, and Europe needs steady German leadership. The sooner a government is formed the better
Germany: Angela Merkel runs out of options
Even if the chancellor manages a final coup to secure a fourth term, we are entering the twilight of her politcal career
Profile: Paolo Gentiloni – a safe pair of hands for Italy
New prime minister’s time as minister of foreign affairs earned him a solid reputation
Merkel must take stock of Greek challenge to German doctrine
Analysis: chancellor’s view of economics now faces its antithesis
Angela Merkel rejects criticism by Germany’s ‘wise men’
State-appointed experts say her policies are undermining growth in Germany
Tax avoidance takes “axe” to European solidarity, German minister says
Sigmar Gabriel calls on Juncker Commission to prioritise the issue
Berlin 25: The road to unification
The prospect of a united Germany faced huge hostility but became a reality just 11 months after the Berlin Wall fell
European Union executive 2014-2019
Women represent 33% of Commission which includes 5 former prime ministers
Ireland has ‘no chance’ of deal on legacy bank debt, says senior German politician
Economics spokesman for Merkel’s party says ESM is ‘only for an emergency’
Merkel may be planning exit strategy as she turns 60
Does she want to break Kohl’s 18-year record or will she go before being pushed?
Daimler ‘shown secret EU papers’
Angela Merkel’s former aide Eckart von Klaeden, who has since joined Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, is under investigation for allegedly showing it papers laying out EU plans for the regulation of automotive emissions
Merkel fights for majority in tight German election race
Many hope vote will bring softening of austerity approach pursued since crisis began
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