Berlin calls for reforms to continuePublic frustration and private fear dominated German reaction yesterday to the Italian general election.Wed Feb 27 2013 - 00:00
Merkel warned over gay tax concession planGerman conservatives have warned Chancellor Angela Merkel that she will alienate core voters if her ruling Christian Democratic…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Quinn launches language websiteIreland should embrace the German language as the “key to a door” of cultural and economic achievement, Minister for Education…Fri Feb 22 2013 - 00:00
Irish artist revisits 'Slaughterhouse-Five' with installation to illuminate firebombing of cityThe building on the outskirts of Dresden has a raked, snowcovered roofWed Feb 20 2013 - 00:00
Promissory deal a breach of ECB rules, Stark saysIreland’s new promissory note arrangement is a clear breach of the European Central Bank’s prohibition of monetary financing, …Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Death threats sent to man with HIVBavarian police have opened an investigation into a HIV-positive German man after he received death threats from neighbours and…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Bundesbank concern at Irish dealBundesbank president Jens Weidmann has voiced concern that Ireland’s promissory notes deal came perilously close to illegal monetary…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Amazon to investigate exploitation claimsInternet retailer Amazon has vowed to investigate claims that its German subsidiary exploits foreign workers to cope with the…Sat Feb 16 2013 - 00:00
Tainted lasagne leads to countrywide meat testsGermany is the latest European country to find horse meat in its frozen food after two major retailers yesterday removed own-…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Asda withdraws Greencore product with horse meatIrish food group Greencore became the latest company to become embroiled in the horse meat scandal when it confirmed it manufactured…Fri Feb 15 2013 - 00:00
Financial transaction tax may yield €35bnThe European Commission estimates a new financial transaction tax in 11 EU countries will raise up to €35 billion annually.Thu Feb 14 2013 - 00:00
Germans shocked and surprised by sudden moveGermany Germany was speechless when one of their own was elected pope in 2005, as they were again yesterday when Pope Benedict…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
German minister quits over 'plagiarism'When German chancellor Angela Merkel goes before the cameras to announce the departure of a cabinet minister, it’s usually a …Mon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Kurt Weill revived: the return of the MackKurt Weill supplied the soundtrack to Weimar BerlinMon Feb 11 2013 - 00:00
Guarded welcome for deal from CDUBerlin gave a guarded welcome yesterday to Ireland’s promissory note deal with the European Central Bank (ECB)Sat Feb 09 2013 - 00:00
ECB to monitor impact of stronger euroThe European Central Bank will monitor the economic impact of a strengthening euro but has said it was not an immediate cause…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Taking the business view of how to tackle world hungerBusiness Interview: There is a growing view in world capitals that the old charity model is outdated, says Irishman Liam Condon…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Serving up a dish to please the Irish proves easy in the endEuropean Central Bank president Mario Draghi played his cards close to his chest in Frankfurt yesterday, saying the bank’s governing…Fri Feb 08 2013 - 00:00
Germany warns no cheque will be forthcoming to bridge financial gapsBerlin has said it is anxious to see a positive outcome to EU finance plan talks starting in Brussels today but warned not to…Thu Feb 07 2013 - 00:00
Book claims victims of clerical abuse are afraid to speak outPolish victims of clerical abuse live in a climate of fear and are afraid to speak out against their maltreatment, a new book…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Merkel gives Rajoy backing on reformsA political fundraising scandal handed power to Angela Merkel but, welcoming Spanish leader Mariano Rajoy to Berlin yesterday…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Polish firms offer to send meat samples to DublinPolish companies suspected of involvement in Ireland’s horse meat scandal have offered to send samples from their factories to…Tue Feb 05 2013 - 00:00
Bishops to justify pill use in rape casesGerman Catholic bishops are poised to drop their outright opposition to the “morning after” pill after a rape victim was refused…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Washington and Tehran to meet over nuclear planWashington and Tehran have signalled readiness to hold bilateral talks on Iran’s controversial nuclear programme – if they are…Mon Feb 04 2013 - 00:00
Mali mission may be model, says BerlinGermany has said Europe’s defence interests are best served not by creating a European army but by pursuing a “strategy of resolute…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Poland angered by burger accusationAuthorities in Poland have said Ireland’s naming of Poland as the source of horse meat in supermarket beef burgers was unacceptable…Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Biden renews offer of talks with Iran over nuclear agendaUS vice-president Joe Biden has renewed Washington’s offer of direct talks with Iran on its nuclear ambitions.Sat Feb 02 2013 - 00:00
Bank reforms inadequate, says oppositionGermany’s finance ministry is under fire for proposing reforms to shield taxpayers from the cost of future crises that critics…Fri Feb 01 2013 - 00:00
Confidence in Poland that suppliers there will be clearedAuthorities in Warsaw have taken issue with Irish certainty that horse meat found in Silvercrest burgers originated with Polish…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
Germans tolerated Hitler's rise - MerkelChancellor Angela Merkel has reminded Germans that Nazi crimes were possible only because ordinary people allowed them take place…Thu Jan 31 2013 - 00:00
ABP in Poland not on burger suspect listAll is quiet outside the mint-green ABP plant, sitting in the dirty snow of an industrial estate in PniewyWed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Germany recalls Hitler's rise to powerGerman chancellor Angela Merkel has reminded Germans that Nazi crimes were only possible because ordinary people allowed them…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Horse DNA results for Polish abattoirs expectedResults are expected this afternoon on tests of five Polish slaughter facilities and one cold storage plant flagged by Ireland…Wed Jan 30 2013 - 00:00
Draghi urges European leaders to keep up momentum on integrationEuropean Central Bank president Mario Draghi has called on European leaders to maintain momentum on “re-engineering European …Sat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
IMF deal on table if no bank debt agreement, sources sayDetails of the Government’s strategy to win a bank debt deal and exit the bailout emerged yesterday in DavosSat Jan 26 2013 - 00:00
Many reforms sought by Britain can be met without treaty change, says KennyMany of the EU reforms being demanded by Britain could be addressed within the bloc without immediate treaty change, Taoiseach…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Kenny says reforms can be met without treaty changeMany of the EU reforms being demanded by Britain could be addressed within the bloc without immediate treaty change, Taoiseach…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Cameron defends his 'in or out' EU speechDavid Cameron came out fighting yesterday, insisting that his speech on Tuesday proved Britain was “looking out, not in” on Europe…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Double act keen to strike the right noteLast year’s “mad borrowing” clanger was finally forgotten yesterday morning in snowy Davos when Enda Kenny donned a grin to wallop…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Merkel optimistic on euro zoneGerman chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed “conditional optimism” for the euro zone once reform and austerity efforts continue…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
African health-worker training scheme unveiledRound-up: US economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute, has presented a plan in Davos to train one million community…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach receives 'strong support' for debt concessions from leading figuresTaoiseach Enda Kenny has reported “strong support” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos for debt concessions to Ireland…Fri Jan 25 2013 - 00:00
Union better with Britain in, says KennyDAVOS: Taoiseach Enda Kenny responded to British prime minister David Cameron’s Europe speech by reiterating in Davos yesterday…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Davos brain trust struggles with baffling buzzwordsThe motto might be baffling, but attendees are finding hope in unusual placesThu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Taoiseach encouraged to argue for debt reliefEuropean Parliament president Martin Schulz has urged Taoiseach Enda Kenny to make an assertive case for Irish debt relief this…Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Kenny to pursue goals at Davos forumWhen Taoiseach Enda Kenny enters the Davos spotlight this morning, he will be hoping to attract the right kind of attention.Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Kenny urges EU leaders to deliver on bank deal pledgesTaoiseach Enda Kenny has urged EU leaders to deliver on bank debt commitments to ensure Ireland emerges succesfully from its …Thu Jan 24 2013 - 00:00
Ireland and Germany in harmony at chamber orchestra concertThe euro zone crisis was left at the door of Berlin’s historic Konzerthaus on Monday night as the Irish Chamber Orchestra wowed…Wed Jan 23 2013 - 00:00
Merkel admits being hurt by party's narrow election defeatA double disaster landed in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s lap yesterday when a regional poll defeat hobbled her coalition and threw…Tue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
German link with France strengthens over 50 yearsParis and Berlin mark their longest period of peaceful coexistence today. It has survived the cold war and euro crisisTue Jan 22 2013 - 00:00
