‘Tsipras laughs and we pay, pay, pay’ says German Bild tabloidReport claims Germany helping euro area to bury own rules, along with trust in currencySat Jul 11 2015 - 16:36
Greeks should swiftly implement austerity plan, says NoonanKenny says he remains hopeful third bailout programme will be approvedSat Jul 11 2015 - 15:47
German president hopes to follow Ireland on marriage equalityJoachim Gauck calls for ‘stronger debate’ on same-sex marriage in BerlinSat Jul 11 2015 - 08:29
President Joachim Gauck: a pastor for the German soulBorn into the Third Reich and having lived through hard times in East Germany, Joachim Gauck now presides over the unified federal republic. As he prepares for a state visit to Ireland, the German president talks about his country’s role in Europe at a testing timeSat Jul 11 2015 - 05:45
EU and IMF give positive response to Greece’s bailout requestEuro zone finance ministers will gather in Brussels in last-ditch attempt to resolve issueSat Jul 11 2015 - 01:02
Germany cautious ahead of crunch Brussels talksMerkel’s Christian Democratic Union warns repeated bending of rules will end in ‘chaos’Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
Full transcript: interview with Joachim GauckThis is the full Q+A transcript of the interview between Derek Scally of The Irish Times and the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Joachim GauckSat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
German SPD leader’s Greek-bashing reveals confusion of centre-left partySigmar Gabriel, leader of the junior coalition party, took a harsh line towards GreeceFri Jul 10 2015 - 01:00
Greece and euro zone can still reach deal, says EU’s MoscoviciAll 28 EU leaders to meet on Sunday to conside a third bailout programmeWed Jul 08 2015 - 11:35
All 28 EU leaders to decide on GreeceTsipras pledges to submit detailed proposals on a new bailout on ThursdayWed Jul 08 2015 - 08:47
Analysis: Greek drama ‘a parody, a comedy and a tragedy’North, south, east and west, goodwill toward Greece is running on emptyWed Jul 08 2015 - 08:10
Greece has only days to apply for emergency funding, say creditorsNew Greek finance minister arrives ‘empty-handed’ for meeting in BrusselsWed Jul 08 2015 - 01:00
Merkel faces toughest test yet with so much still at stakeChancellor must recognise Tsipras’s victory while still working out a dealTue Jul 07 2015 - 10:16
Greek economy’s fate hangs in balance as euro zone leaders meet in BrusselsNo vote deemed to ‘widen the gap’ between Greece and other euro countriesTue Jul 07 2015 - 00:20
Greek crisis: IMF says it is ready to lend to GreeceGreece government plans to extend closure of banks until FridayMon Jul 06 2015 - 15:24
Merkel heads to Paris for crisis talks after Greek voteChancellor under huge pressure as Germany exposed to losses of €82bnMon Jul 06 2015 - 09:15
AfD founder ousted after party conference putschNew party leadership refuses to let Bernd Lucke address conference as he is escorted from hall by security guardsMon Jul 06 2015 - 01:04
Gay pride, gay marriage: change blows Berlin’s wayThe marriage-equality vote in Ireland has reignited the same-sex marriage debate in Germany – where, as the capital held its Gay Pride parade, a remarkable new exhibition, documenting 150 years of homosexual life, had just openedSat Jul 04 2015 - 02:00
What would a third Greek bailout look like?The ESM will be the fulcrum of any new accord on funding for AthensSat Jul 04 2015 - 01:00
Germany agrees deal on coal-fired power and nuclear energyClaims that deal will safeguard Germany’s 2020 carbon-reduction targetsFri Jul 03 2015 - 01:00
Merkel admitted in 2011 Greek debt unsustainableCall intercepted by NSA and circulated by Wikileaks to mediaThu Jul 02 2015 - 15:53
Bailout critics get their chance to say ‘I told you so’Bundesbank says ECB closed its eyes and ears to the obvious: Greek banks are insolventWed Jul 01 2015 - 23:00
TD: Ireland must go extra mile to keep Greece in euro zoneDominic Hannigan says concessions not offered to Ireland must still be supportedWed Jul 01 2015 - 22:31
Opinion hardens in Germany against further negotiations with Syriza‘You can’t seriously expect’ creditors to negotiate with Greece – Wolfgang SchaubleWed Jul 01 2015 - 21:54
Austrian court dismisses Schrems’ Facebook privacy caseLaw student took case against social network arguing its data collection violates EU lawWed Jul 01 2015 - 13:05
Merkel pours cold water on prospect of last-minute Greek bailoutGerman officials say ‘no way’ Berlin could release funds ahead of midnight deadlineWed Jul 01 2015 - 01:00
Eurogroup chairman says it’s too late to extend Greece bailoutJeroen Dijsselbloem says country’s stance towards its creditors would have to changeTue Jun 30 2015 - 16:45
Greek crisis: Diplomatic efforts intensify to avert exitFrance trying to get Greece back into negotiations as bailout nears expirationTue Jun 30 2015 - 08:08
Mood in Berlin is Titanic as Angela Merkel’s CDU turns 70The German chancellor’s party had a birthday but with the Greek crisis looming nobody was celebratingTue Jun 30 2015 - 01:00
Greek crisis: Tsipras urges rejection of deal in voteThousands back government in Athens marchMon Jun 29 2015 - 21:19
Cabinet draws up strategy in case of Greek euro exitCoalition discusses contingency plans after chaotic breakdown in debt talksMon Jun 29 2015 - 08:43
Danish government to curb immigration and freeze spendingRasmussen’s Venstre party secures enough support from conservative-liberal blockMon Jun 29 2015 - 01:00
Merkel holds crisis meetings on looming Athens defaultPlayers on all sides get ready for one last act in the Greek dramaMon Jun 29 2015 - 01:00
Schäuble says Greece default, euro exit looks inevitableFrench prime minister takes a different view, urges Greece to resume negotiationsSun Jun 28 2015 - 13:11
Merkel helped by split in Eurosceptic AfDPast few weeks marked by increasingly bitter feuding within Alternative für DeutschlandSat Jun 27 2015 - 00:27
Greek debt standoff a case of deja vu all over againAthens has been through at least four bankruptcies in the not so distant pastFri Jun 26 2015 - 01:00
Queen Elizabeth warns of divided Europe ahead of EU summitMonarch says ‘division in Europe is dangerous’ at dinner with Merkel and CameronThu Jun 25 2015 - 11:41
Berlin insists on IMF involvement in Greek reform dealAssertion comes amid reports of heated dispute between institution and AthensWed Jun 24 2015 - 17:37
Berlin Letter: Don’t mention the relatives as Queen Elizabeth visitsBritish monarch’s family tree means many Germans view her as one of their ownWed Jun 24 2015 - 05:00
Greek crisis: Merkel placing investors above democracy, says HabermasGerman philosopher accuses chancellor of undermining EU and its common currencyTue Jun 23 2015 - 22:21
Nordic populists push into mainstreamRise of populist parties in northern Europe is warning from votersTue Jun 23 2015 - 19:11
Berlin releases detained Al-Jazeera journalistAhmed Mansour’s detention related to allegations of torture during Egyptian uprisingMon Jun 22 2015 - 20:02
Derek Scally: If Greece fails and the euro fails, then Angela Merkel failsGerman chancellor knows today’s talks with Greek PM are about the political will to find a face-saving solution for everyoneMon Jun 22 2015 - 17:10
Greece debt: Tsipras to bring more to negotiationsEuropean Central Bank sanctions further support for the Greek banking systemSat Jun 20 2015 - 15:20
Denmark’s centre-right begins coalition talks after election winSecond-place DF party may decide to support government from oppositionSat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00
ECB supports Greek banks after €1.2bn in deposits withdrawnKenny says time is running out to reach a solution, country getting close to ‘crisis time’Fri Jun 19 2015 - 21:07
Change of government likely after Danish electionEarly results suggest the centre-right opposition camp will win a narrow leadFri Jun 19 2015 - 01:00
Danish general election focuses on changing welfare stateReforms and cutbacks have made welfare a key topic in today’s electionThu Jun 18 2015 - 01:01
Denmark’s election and the debate on immigrationThe rising, populist Danish People’s Party has forced its rivals to address the issueMon Jun 15 2015 - 01:00
Denmark’s real-life BorgenThursday’s Danish general election is poised on a knife edge. It’s better than ‘Borgen’, says Adam Price, creator of the country’s most compelling political drama – until nowSat Jun 13 2015 - 01:00
