After six long toxic years, a civilised debate about EU and Brexit
London Letter: Light cast on exit from body in which UK not ‘influential founder member’
London Letter: Light cast on exit from body in which UK not ‘influential founder member’
Intel chooses Magdeburg for its new European hub as the city is between massive Tesla and Volkswagen plants
New leader takes office as Germany battles Covid-19 surge and faces series of geopolitical challenges
Centre-right party begins search for third leader in three years
September 26th vote to determine who will succeed Angela Merkel in Europe’s hot seat
The most interesting points of difference between the two candidates to replace Angela Merkel are their plans for the EU
What will happen to Germany and the EU after she departs the scene in September?
Industrial Germany is a carbon addict, and the CDU is wedded to the carbon economy that has served Germany so well for 50 years
Collapse in vote in regional elections could bode ill for party’s hopes in federal poll
Newly-elected CDU leader Armin Laschet takes office amid a pandemic, with all the related uncertainties, as the most influential party in Germany – and Europe – faces a busy election year
Vacillating prime minister’s record on making hard decisions suggests rocky road ahead
If English nationalists do not belong in the EU they do not belong in any kind of political union. That includes the UK
German leader has yet to explain properly why she changed her attitude on EU-issued debt last March
A changing country fixated by exploits in Italy and grappling with political turmoil at home
Nearing the end of her career, German chancellor is determined to preserve and defend multilateralism
State Papers: Haughey and Thatcher only held one hour of discussions in the year
Former Trabant factory begins turning out the most modern VW ever
Germany is challenged now to adjust to a more multipolar and fragmented world requiring greater sharing of its economic and political power at European level
German chancellor travels to G20 summit as planned and spokesman says she is in good health
Leader of centre-right ÖVP party blamed by opposition for allowing populists into power
His 40 years in the EU have given Irish diplomat David O’Sullivan a front-row view of history
We must learn to understand that the union is all about protecting the safety and prosperity of its citizens
The founding of the single currency was a landmark moment for the EU and has delivered big gains for businesses and consumers
Stability of euro key to Berlin amid external pressures on EU from China and the US
The first part of a series examines the trade-offs made in joining the single currency
The underestimated easterner steered Germany through crisis. But her pact with voters finally shattered
Bush could claim to have been one of the most successful foreign-policy US presidents
French president to meet May, Merkel and Mali president during Alsace-Moselle events
Leaders in France and Germany are looking over their shoulders at right-wing elements at home
Fake news tweet causes palpitations in Berlin as hectic weekend of shuttle diplomacy looms
Italian election has brought country's former leader back to the centre of its political debate
Davos: Leo Varadkar cites European past in which big countries over-ran little ones
Files reveal taoiseach spoke to French president the day after Supreme Court decision
Chief of auto industry lobby group VDA says German carmakers still well regarded abroad
SPD leader urges closer EU integration and describes Ireland as ‘accomplice’ in Apple tax case
Veteran politician takes over as Bundestag president at critical juncture in parliament’s history
The film director, a friend and confidant of the chancellor, describes her as ‘authentic’
For the first time since the early 1960s, the far-right will have a presence in the Bundestag
Far-right party enters parliament for the first time in over 50 years
For Merkel, ‘Macron arrived just in time, like Zorro’, says chancellor’s biographer
Quedlinburg’s restoration has brought tourists and business, but many challenges remain
German elections provide perfect opportunity for Merkel to lay out her vision for Europe and Germany’s place in it
London Letter: The prime minister remains powerless despite an impressive interview
The union has to become the standard bearer in the fight against economic inequality
Bundestag approves same-sex marriage as chancellor appeases party conservatives
Former chancellor of Germany oversaw reunification and became ‘European patriot’
Germany’s late leader asked for a ‘European state ceremony’. Was he settling scores?
Sons accuse stepmother of shutting them out in last years of ‘unity chancellor’s’ life
Chancellor paid tribute in 1996 to Charles Haughey’s role in German unity process
Country’s longest-serving postwar chancellor was driving force behind the euro
Duke of Edinburgh’s reputation for plain speaking has led to controversy
Pro-EU Schultz and Macron could provide leadership in fixing epic euro zone disaster
Hitler anniversary sees US president walk similar line between leadership, seduction, entrapment
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices