CDU hopes regional poll triumph will derail Germany’s Greens
Governing party buoyed by Saxony-Anhalt win as Germany prepares for autumn election
Governing party buoyed by Saxony-Anhalt win as Germany prepares for autumn election
Fine Gael MEP has been appointed as Ireland’s next European commissioner in charge of financial services and financial stability
Former British PM does not reveal how former taoiseach responded to overtures
Social Democratic leader Andrea Nahles resigns after just 400 days in office
Team’s shock exit must force a chance of manager – and a look at the Bundesliga
One-third of SPD delegates decline to back candidacy of Andrea Nahles for leader
European Parliament president Antonio Tajani in line for nomination after Sunday’s poll
After months of post-election wrangling, big questions remain about Germany’s future
Anyone expecting the German leader, even politically diminished, to roll over for Emmanuel Macron has unrealistic expectations
Breakthrough does not assure the acting chancellor a fourth term, however
SPD leader Martin Schulz hails close 56% yes vote for talks: ‘We are all relieved, of course’
Refugee requests are down almost 80% from peak of 890,000 two years ago
Party will begin exploratory talks in January but is refusing to set out stance
German leader’s unexpected post-election weakness is a problem for all of Europe
Business Week: State’s corporate tax affairs in the dock (again)
SPD leader urges closer EU integration and describes Ireland as ‘accomplice’ in Apple tax case
Martin Schulz takes aim at US tech giants and Republic
Challenges at home and in Europe make it ‘desirable to form government very quickly’
SPD faces dilemma in seeking fresh elections if grand coalition as likely after poll as now
EU politicians condemn security response as riot police raid schools and remove voters
Angela Merkel insists she has options, but her party’s match has already been made
For the first time since the early 1960s, the far-right will have a presence in the Bundestag
Concerns over strengthening euro fade as economy expected to expand in Q3
Any decision to suspend stalled talks a matter for heads of government, European Commission says
German chancellor accused by rival over use of helicopter at ‘knockdown price’
French president wants to turn the euro zone into a more integrated body
German chancellor says large sections of the auto industry have gambled away ‘huge amount of trust’
German elections provide perfect opportunity for Merkel to lay out her vision for Europe and Germany’s place in it
Man (26) had a religious motive but also appears to have psychological problems
Sigmar Gabriel comments ratchet up tensions after arrest of rights activists
Angela Merkel under pressure to get tough with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan
‘To be honest, Frau Merkel: thanks for nothing’, opposition deputy shouts to chancellor
The mood in Brussels is upbeat as big challenges are recast as historic opportunities
Chancellor says relationships forged since second World War ‘are to some extent over’
CDU win in North Rhine-Westphalia offers clear endorsement of Merkel’s policies
Country’s trade surplus also on course to fall as economy ‘remains on growth path’
French presidential front-runner is the first unabashedly pro-European leader in more than a decade
A tearless Brexit delivery leaves the German leader holding the baby
Pro-EU Schultz and Macron could provide leadership in fixing epic euro zone disaster
Chancellor Angela Merkel faces electoral test in Saarland before September’s federal vote
60 years after Treaty of Rome, the argument over a multi-speed Europe is just beginning
Victory for Marine Le Pen would mark political revolution capable of sinking project
UK and European Union have two years to agree divorce unless deadline is extended
Front National leader’s popularity continues to grow, despite scandal over assistants
Country can shake off post-war insecurity and ‘give others courage’, says Social Democrat
German chancellor predicts ‘the most difficult election that I have experienced to date’
If Martin Schulz becomes the next German chancellor, can the markets handle it?
Moderate socialists battling for survival in face of globalisation and political extremism
Berlin has vowed to examine consequence of Trump’s executive order for people with dual US-German citizenship
Hitler anniversary sees US president walk similar line between leadership, seduction, entrapment
Former European Parliament president Martin Schulz steps in as lead challenger
Germany’s Social Democrat leader has decided to contest chancellorship, says ‘Bild’
Irish visit marks start of diplomatic push by British chancellor before departure from EU
Martin Schulz says politicians’ blaming Brussels for joint decisions is a ‘deadly recipe
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