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Who will succeed Angela Merkel?

Who will succeed Angela Merkel?
German chancellor’s CDU party will elect a new leader this week
12 Jan 2021
Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses

Germany ‘violates’ EU joint vaccine scheme by buying 30 million extra doses
Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs
11 Jan 2021
Merkel considers bringing Russian Covid-19 vaccine to EU

Merkel considers bringing Russian Covid-19 vaccine to EU
German chancellor and Vladimir Putin discuss joint production of jab as criticism of Berlin’s vaccinations rollout intensifies
7 Jan 2021
Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?

Coronavirus: should the UK have trusted its expert’s advice?
Germany and Sweden followed their scientists to the letter - with very different outcomes
14 Oct 2020
EU slams UK over bid to divide bloc ahead of Brexit summit

EU slams UK over bid to divide bloc ahead of Brexit summit
German minister insists that unity among the 27 members remains strong
14 Oct 2020
How Germany is preparing for a second wave

How Germany is preparing for a second wave
Spike in cases prompts Angela Merkel to reel back easing of lockdown measures
20 Aug 2020
Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?

Which countries are the ‘most admired in the world’?
Annual poll puts Germany in top spot ahead of US and China
27 Jul 2020

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Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’

Instant Opinion: Covid rulebreakers ‘out of control’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 7 July
7 Jul 2020
Donald Trump ‘bullied and humiliated' Theresa May

Donald Trump ‘bullied and humiliated' Theresa May
President revealed to be ‘deferential’ to dictators while hectoring female world leaders
30 Jun 2020
Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app

Privacy-smart Germany unveils ‘world-best’ Covid-tracing app
Berlin has put the new system through stringent tests to guard against potential cybersecurity failings
17 Jun 2020
German coalition on the brink after junior party veers left

German coalition on the brink after junior party veers left
New SPD leaders prepared to pull the plug on controversial partnership
2 Dec 2019
Emmanuel Macron plays down backstop hopes

Emmanuel Macron plays down backstop hopes
French president responds after Germany gives Boris Johnson 30 days to find Brexit solution
22 Aug 2019
Oomph: what to expect from Boris’s talks with EU leaders

Oomph: what to expect from Boris’s talks with EU leaders
The prime minister will insist that Parliament cannot block a no-deal Brexit
21 Aug 2019
What is the cause of Angela Merkel’s shaking fits?

What is the cause of Angela Merkel’s shaking fits?
German chancellor suffers third bout in public in less than a month
11 Jul 2019
Who will be the next president of the European Commission?

Who will be the next president of the European Commission?
Deadlock in Brussels as leaders spar over nomination of Dutch socialist Frans Timmermans
1 Jul 2019
Could Germany soon be heading to the polls?

Could Germany soon be heading to the polls?
Social Democrats expected to pull out of ruling coalition, triggering an election as soon as the autumn
4 Jun 2019
Angela Merkel warns against populism and anti-Semitism

Angela Merkel warns against populism and anti-Semitism
Speaking to CNN in the aftermath of the EU elections, the 'leader of the free world' addressed intolerance abroad, and racism at home
29 May 2019
Three challenges facing the new European Parliament

Three challenges facing the new European Parliament
The Continent appears more divided than ever as voters go to the polls
23 May 2019
EU targets Brexit extension of up to a year

EU targets Brexit extension of up to a year
But delay to Article 50 could come with some strict conditions attached
10 Apr 2019
Theresa May in whistlestop tour to seek Brexit extension

Theresa May in whistlestop tour to seek Brexit extension
PM will meet Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron as clock ticks down
9 Apr 2019
Fact check: does the EU want a European super-army?

Fact check: does the EU want a European super-army?
France and Germany back the controversial proposal in call for closer co-operation
14 Dec 2018
The ten most powerful women in the world

The ten most powerful women in the world
Theresa May comes in second, ahead of Beyonce and Queen Elizabeth II
5 Dec 2018
Who will replace Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany?

Who will replace Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany?
Her protege is under threat from right-wing candidate in CDU party leadership battle
3 Dec 2018
What world leaders are saying about May’s Brexit deal

What world leaders are saying about May’s Brexit deal
US President Donald Trump has voiced doubts over transatlantic trade agreement
27 Nov 2018
How Angela Merkel ran out of political lives 

How Angela Merkel ran out of political lives
German Chancellor will step down in 2021 after suffering a string of defeats
30 Oct 2018
What is behind the ‘Green surge’ in Europe?

What is behind the ‘Green surge’ in Europe?
Movement saw large gains in recent elections in Luxembourg, Belgium and Bavaria
19 Oct 2018
Angela Merkel’s CSU allies lose majority in Bavarian ballot

Angela Merkel’s CSU allies lose majority in Bavarian ballot
State election result set to ‘rattle’ German leader’s ‘grand coalition’ government
15 Oct 2018
Could Germany’s spymaster row bring down coalition?

Could Germany’s spymaster row bring down coalition?
Outrage at failure to remove Hans-Georg Maassen exposes deep divisions within government
20 Sep 2018
Is Germany considering military intervention in Syria? 

Is Germany considering military intervention in Syria?
Report suggests the nation would join US-led air strikes in the event of another chemical attack
11 Sep 2018
Nato summit: Trump and Merkel wage war of words 

Nato summit: Trump and Merkel wage war of words
German Chancellor hits back after US President accuses her of being a prisoner of Russia
12 Jul 2018
Merkel and Macron ‘open new eurozone chapter’ 

Merkel and Macron ‘open new eurozone chapter’
German chancellor backs French president's call for greater economic integration with landmark budget
20 Jun 2018
Can Emmanuel Macron save the Iran nuclear deal?

Can Emmanuel Macron save the Iran nuclear deal?
French President faces uphill battle to win over Donald Trump as US exit looms
25 Apr 2018
Merkel in search of a legacy at start of fourth term

Merkel in search of a legacy at start of fourth term
Paucity of domestic policies suggests Europe will be main focus for re-elected German chancellor
14 Mar 2018
Germany’s Social Democrats sign up for Merkel coalition

Germany’s Social Democrats sign up for Merkel coalition
SPD leadership had faced stiff opposition from youth members who wanted the party to go into opposition
5 Mar 2018