EU agrees fresh Belarus sanctions, hitting Irish leasing companies
Belarus regime has flown in 18,000 people from Middle East to provoke tensions, says Coveney
Poland and Belarus face off over migrants in growing geopolitical row
Leaders of opposing countries accuse Putin and EU respectively of orchestrating crisis
Scramble to stop ‘de facto Polexit’
EU cash for Poland in question as European Commission gathers response
EU vows to face down challenge to legal order by Polish right-wing government
Polish ruling on reach of EU law risks ‘de-facto exit’ from bloc, French minister warns
EU sets terms for diplomatic return to Kabul as rivals vie for influence
European countries aim for alliances to manage migration and security threats
Europe seeks allies in central Asia to tackle fallout from Afghanistan
Uzbekistan closes border to Afghans as region fears refugee and security crises
UN warns of summary executions and restrictions on women in Taliban-controlled areas
Evacuations will not be done before deadline for exit of Western forces, Germany warns
Afghanistan: European countries scramble to evacuate people before deadline
Leaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troops
US and allies race to evacuate staff as Taliban take over Kabul
US embassy advises citizens not to travel to Kabul airport as reports of it ‘taking fire’
Poland's spy trial highlights fears of China's growing reach in Europe
Hungary alarms some EU allies with rapid expansion of Chinese and Huawei ties
Germany officially calls colonial-era killings in Namibia ‘genocide’
Germany to fund €1.1 billion of development projects for genocide-affected communities
West vows to pile sanctions on Belarus after Ryanair incident
Russia denies entry to two EU airlines in apparent support of Lukashenko
EU to sanction Russian officials over Navalny treatment
Move over Kremlin critic’s jailing would be first use of bloc’s so-called Magnitsky Act
Dublin and Berlin bound by new spirit of energetic goodwill
Ireland’s ties with Germany reach level of intensity previously reserved for London
Russia expels European diplomats as Navalny case sours relations
German, Swedish and Polish diplomats accused of attending anti-Putin protests
More than 1,000 arrested as West lambasts Russia over jailing of Navalny
Moscow rejects EU and US ‘meddling’ as riot police arrest anti-Putin protesters
EU ministers back US return to Iran nuclear deal under Biden
US president-elect says he sees a return to the current 2015 agreement as the best immediate route to regional stability
A Joe Biden presidency: The likely winners and losers among world leaders
Rightwing populists will be scrambling to adapt to the departure of Donald Trump
Europe co-ordinates Biden congratulations and formulates to-do list
Trump’s lack of credibility among EU leaders clear in orchestrated response
US allies express hope for fresh start after four years of Trump
World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election
US election: European politicians pin hopes on Biden victory
Some prematurely congratulate Democrat, while others optimistic on climate accord
Euro zone economic forecasts slashed on fresh lockdowns
Risk of further future lockdowns could also make consumers more cautious about spending
EU to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning
France and Germany press for swift action in sign of hardening stance towards Moscow
Thai king’s sojourn in Bavaria causes diplomatic headache
Merkel government warns Vajiralongkorn to stop conducting state business from German soil
Miriam Lord: Restricted movement for Leo as Micheál finds his stride
We are learning that a pandemic, along with a week, is a long time in politics
Merkel demands Kremlin explanation as Navalny poisoning confirmed
Chemical nerve agent Novichok was used to poison Russian opposition leader, Germany says
New Lebanon government must ‘tackle corruption’
Country needs administration that can fight graft, says German minister
Coronavirus: Traffic jams and a run on cigarettes as many EU borders open
Germany opens its doors as Spain brings forward reopening by 10 days to June 21st
Berlin opposes Israeli plan to annex areas of the occupied West Bank
Annexation would be incompatible with international law, Maas warns
Europe faces black summer for tourism sector due to Covid-19
Ministers meet to co-ordinate help for sector as pandemic shutdown crushes travel plans
World leaders condemn Donald Trump decision to halt WHO funding
World Health Organisation head says it regrets decision and is reviewing impact on finances
The Irish Times view on global politics in a time of crisis: multilateralism under strain
The UN security council has gone AWOL and states are turning inward to contain the virus
Coronavirus: German vaccine developer rejects US buy-up bid
Donald Trump is reportedly trying to gain exclusive access to German firm’s reseach
Merkel condemns ‘poison’ of racism after gunman kills nine in Germany
Man (43) with far-right links attacks people in two shisha bars in Hanau
Turkey tells Russia that attacks in Syria’s Idlib region must stop
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in Idlib are scrambling to escape a widening offensive by Assad’s forces
Libya’s Haftar committed to ceasefire, Germany says
Army general waging offensive to capture Tripoli left talks in Moscow this week without signing deal
The Irish Times view on Germany and the CDU: Europe’s next worry
Brexit can no longer distract from Germany’s political, economic uncertainty
Extinction Rebellion co-founder under fire over Holocaust remarks
Roger Hallam described the event as ‘just another f***ery in human history’
Fintan O’Toole: What will EU demand for supporting us on Brexit?
In backing Ireland on the Border, the EU has been acting in its own interests too
Tens of thousands flee as Turkey presses Syria offensive
Erdogan threatens to send millions of refugees to Europe in combative speech
EU condemns Turkey’s incursion into Syria amid refugee fears
EU criticises Ankara incursion in wake of US exit and fears refugees may again take flight
Boris Johnson’s demand to drop the backstop is unacceptable, Barnier says
EU’s chief Brexit negotiator says it is difficult to see a way to break the Brexit impasse
German MPs ditch Brexit for climate action amid budget debate
Angela Merkel calls for a ‘show of strength’ from EU on environment and digitalisation
Over €1m raised for migrant rescue ship captain arrested in Italy
Germany and France criticise Italian government over detention of Carola Rackete
Council of Europe vote to readmit Russia divides rights watchdog
Moscow's controversial return pleases Germany and angers Ukraine
Abe seeks to reduce Middle East tensions in two-day visit to Iran
Japan’s prime minister to meet Iranian leaders two weeks after talks with Donald Trump
Efforts continue to try to keep Iran nuclear deal alive
German diplomat warns of dangers of conflict as he prepares to meet Iranian president
German coalition vows to see out term as SPD leader quits
Summer of uncertainty looms as Berlin’s junior coalition partner debates future
EU calls on US to show restraint over Iran
Foreign ministers warn Mike Pompeo against escalating dispute
Madeira begins three days of mourning after bus crash that killed 29
All victims of crash on Portuguese island were German tourists, authorities confirm
Germany warns Britain cannot have further Brexit extension
Foreign minister says another delay would ‘signal UK plans to stay in EU’
Haftar forces conduct air strike on Tripoli as UN calls for truce
The US decides to withdraw Libya-based troops as Haftar advances to capital outskirts
The EU’s future depends on its relationship with China
Europe Letter: Paris summit shows European leaders’ mercenary embrace of Beijing
EU leaders agree plan to delay Brexit
Should Theresa May get her deal with the EU approved by House of Commons next week, the UK will get until May 22nd to leave bloc
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