Germany
The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response

The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response
Once lauded for its rapid response, Berlin’s excess death rate is now higher than many of its neighbours
10 May 2022
Gerhard Schröder: the ex-German chancellor turned Putin’s man

Gerhard Schröder: the ex-German chancellor turned Putin’s man
Former leader refuses to quit roles with Russian energy companies
26 Apr 2022
Who is Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner?

Who is Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner?
Currently serving a jail sentence for rape, the German has been linked to a string of child abductions
22 Apr 2022
Where does Germany now stand on Ukraine war?

Where does Germany now stand on Ukraine war?
Berlin again isolated as West sends heavy arms to defend Donbas
20 Apr 2022
In hock to Moscow: exploring Germany’s woeful energy policy 

In hock to Moscow: exploring Germany’s woeful energy policy
Don’t expect Berlin to wean itself off Russian gas any time soon
8 Apr 2022
Far-right spying, sport sanctions and petrol poison

Far-right spying, sport sanctions and petrol poison
Why is Germany spying on an elected political party? Is football waking up to sportwashing? And has lead made us all less intelligent?
11 Mar 2022
What happens if Russia turns off gas supplies to Europe?

What happens if Russia turns off gas supplies to Europe?
Deputy PM Alexander Novak stokes fears of ‘energy war’ following US threat to ban Russian oil
8 Mar 2022

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Is Scholz’s ‘quiet’ diplomacy stemming Russia tensions?

Is Scholz’s ‘quiet’ diplomacy stemming Russia tensions?
As Nato leaders warn of impending invasion, the German chancellor has maintained his ‘poker face’
16 Feb 2022
Is the EU out of step with voters on Russia? 

Is the EU out of step with voters on Russia?
Poll suggests Europeans want the bloc and Nato to fight alongside Kiev in confrontation with Moscow
9 Feb 2022
Why Germany is under attack over Russia-Ukraine stand-off

Why Germany is under attack over Russia-Ukraine stand-off
Mayor of Kiev accuses Berlin of ‘betrayal’ for refusing to back arms exports
27 Jan 2022
The traffic-light coalition: a new start for Germany?

The traffic-light coalition: a new start for Germany?
New government expected to be sworn in next week, signalling end of Angela Merkel’s 16-year rule
2 Dec 2021
Can Olaf Scholz fill Angela Merkel’s shoes?

Can Olaf Scholz fill Angela Merkel’s shoes?
Social Democrat positioned himself as the outgoing chancellor’s ‘natural heir’
26 Nov 2021
Will Europe’s fourth wave of Covid hit the UK?

Will Europe’s fourth wave of Covid hit the UK?
Restrictions have returned in several European countries as high infection rate sweeps the continent
22 Nov 2021
Is Germany’s fourth wave of Covid-19 a warning of things to come?

Is Germany’s fourth wave of Covid-19 a warning of things to come?
Angela Merkel urges faster jab rollout as incidence rate passes 300 for first time
15 Nov 2021
How did World War One end?

How did World War One end?
Duchess of Cornwall marks Armistice Day at Westminster Abbey
11 Nov 2021
Why Europe is bracing for 500,000 more Covid deaths this winter

Why Europe is bracing for 500,000 more Covid deaths this winter
WHO boss calls for urgent action as Germany announces record infections and Romania runs out of coffins
5 Nov 2021
The battle to keep China off European university campuses

The battle to keep China off European university campuses
Chinese institutes come under scrutiny as German publisher claims Xi Jinping is ‘sacrosanct and beyond discussion’
1 Nov 2021
German minister ridiculed over ‘Willygate’ dispute

German minister ridiculed over ‘Willygate’ dispute
Social Democrat Andy Grote’s complaint about offensive tweet triggered police raid
29 Oct 2021
Why Belarus has ‘unleashed a wave’ of migrants on the EU

Why Belarus has ‘unleashed a wave’ of migrants on the EU
Germany and Poland boost border patrols as Minsk hits back at sanctions
22 Oct 2021
What causes Havana Syndrome?

What causes Havana Syndrome?
Officials investigate outbreak of cases at US embassy in Colombia
14 Oct 2021
‘A more balanced lifestyle for GPs leaves patients waiting longer for a diagnosis’ 

‘A more balanced lifestyle for GPs leaves patients waiting longer for a diagnosis’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
12 Oct 2021
Germany after Merkel: the long negotiations begin 

Germany after Merkel: the long negotiations begin
It could be a protracted wait to find out what form Germany’s next government will take
8 Oct 2021
Angela Merkel’s long goodbye

Angela Merkel’s long goodbye
German chancellor is leaving with ‘sky-high approval ratings’ - but does she deserve them?
1 Oct 2021
‘Welcome to the Labour conference where comradeship is scarcer than BP unleaded’

‘Welcome to the Labour conference where comradeship is scarcer than BP unleaded’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
27 Sep 2021
‘Let the poker game begin’: who will lead Germany?

‘Let the poker game begin’: who will lead Germany?
Social Democrats claim narrow election victory over Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union
27 Sep 2021
What next for Angela Merkel?

What next for Angela Merkel?
The second-longest serving chancellor in German history will remain in post until new government is formed
22 Sep 2021
What Merkel’s departure means for the EU

What Merkel’s departure means for the EU
Survey suggests Europeans want German chancellor’s replacement to ditch consensus-building approach
15 Sep 2021
Could Germany’s Social Democrats win?

Could Germany’s Social Democrats win?
Surge in support for centre-left party could make Olaf Scholz chancellor
25 Aug 2021
‘Boris Johnson will be quite happy to ride out the storm over Dominic Raab’

‘Boris Johnson will be quite happy to ride out the storm over Dominic Raab’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
19 Aug 2021
100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard to face trial

100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard to face trial
Centenarian up in court on ‘thousands of counts of being an accessory to murder’
3 Aug 2021
Germany floods: what led to this ‘once-in-a-century’ disaster?

Germany floods: what led to this ‘once-in-a-century’ disaster?
Nearly 200 people died in Germany and Belgium; hundreds are still unaccounted for
23 Jul 2021
Germany strikes US deal on controversial Russia pipeline

Germany strikes US deal on controversial Russia pipeline
Joe Biden accused of ‘total surrender to Putin’ over controversial gas pipeline
22 Jul 2021
Frontrunner to replace Merkel criticised over flood ‘sniggering’

Frontrunner to replace Merkel criticised over flood ‘sniggering’
Catastrophic extreme weather may hand boost to rival Green Party campaign
19 Jul 2021
Why Namibians have rejected ‘insulting’ €1bn German aid offer

Why Namibians have rejected ‘insulting’ €1bn German aid offer
Ethnic leaders are demanding €440bn in reparations for killing of up to 75,000 people
4 Jun 2021