Angela Merkel

Read the latest news, analysis, and features on former German chancellor and CDU politician Angela Merkel, who led Germany from 2005 to 2021

Crowds cheer as German politicians vote to legalise same-sex marriage

‘To be honest, Frau Merkel: thanks for nothing’, opposition deputy shouts to chancellor

By Derek ScallyFri Jun 30 2017 - 09:07

Italy considers closing its ports to ships from Libya

Rome reportedly seeking drastic changes to asylum procedures after surge in refugee arrivals

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 21:20

Bundestag set to back same-sex marriage

Angela Merkel softens opposition and promises free vote in parliament

By Derek ScallyWed Jun 28 2017 - 00:19

Donald Trump congratulates Leo Varadkar on ‘great victory’

US president tells Taoiseach: ‘We have so many people from Ireland in this country...I feel I know all of them’

By Mary MinihanTue Jun 27 2017 - 19:08

EU opposition builds to new Russian-German gas pipeline

Critics say Baltic project would boost Kremlin influence in eastern Europe

By Daniel McLaughlinTue Jun 27 2017 - 17:36

Fintan O’Toole: Ireland must be tough to avoid being sold out in Brexit deal

Lessons from bailout show State cannot take goodwill of our European allies for granted

By Fintan O'TooleTue Jun 27 2017 - 04:00

EU summit ends on notes of economic and political optimism

European Council president Donald Tusk says ‘Brexit took up very little time’

By Patrick SmythFri Jun 23 2017 - 21:23

Varadkar throws himself into EU summit with enthusiasm

New Taoiseach details meetings he had in Brussels with various European leaders

By Pat LeahyFri Jun 23 2017 - 20:16

Mixed response to May’s offer on rights of EU citizens in UK

British prime minister has left many questions unanswered in her offer to the EU

By Patrick SmythFri Jun 23 2017 - 18:45

Helmut Kohl’s funeral request divides the nation he reunited

Germany’s late leader asked for a ‘European state ceremony’. Was he settling scores?

By Stefan WagstylFri Jun 23 2017 - 18:38

Brexit: EU leaders say UK plan for citizens’ rights is inadequate

Jean-Claude Juncker among those dismissing Theresa May’s offer as ‘not sufficient’

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 15:24

A year after the Brexit vote, a new order takes shape

A year after the referendum, chaos reigns in London while the EU is on the rise

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicFri Jun 23 2017 - 01:00

May moves to placate EU with deal on citizens’ rights

British PM comes close to European stance as Taoiseach flags ‘open door’ for UK return

By Patrick Smyth and Pat LeahyFri Jun 23 2017 - 01:00

France impatient with dithering British as Brexit talks begin

Macron determined Brexit negotiations will not sidetrack his plan to relaunch Europe

By Lara MarloweFri Jun 23 2017 - 00:00

Philip Stephens: Emmanuel Macron and Theresa May tell the tale of two nations

Optimism now belongs to the continent’s capitals. Growth is picking up, populists are in retreat

By Philip StephensThu Jun 22 2017 - 10:50

Brexit: the ghost at the feast of this week’s European Union summit

The UK’s departure isn’t on the official agenda, but it will be an ever-present subtext

By Patrick SmythWed Jun 21 2017 - 17:08

Portugal investigates cause of forest fire as death toll rises

Investigation launched into ‘greatest human tragedy in living memory’

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 21:28

Kohl family tragedy given closure as German reformer is remembered

Sons accuse stepmother of shutting them out in last years of ‘unity chancellor’s’ life

By Derek ScallySun Jun 18 2017 - 17:03

Helmut Kohl, father of German unification, dies aged 87

Country’s longest-serving postwar chancellor was driving force behind the euro

By Derek ScallyFri Jun 16 2017 - 16:54

Emmanuel Macron will offer no mercy to Theresa May

For the French president Brexit is looking increasingly like a historic opportunity rather than a cause for regret

By Gideon RachmanMon Jun 12 2017 - 13:06

EU ready to start Brexit talks, says Angela Merkel

German chancellor assumes UK will stick negotiating plan despite election uncertainty

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 07:51

Maureen Dowd: Infantile US president stomps all over Planet Earth

Donald Trump’s latest antics merely cement his image as the highchair king

By Maureen DowdMon Jun 05 2017 - 01:00

From Enda (66) to Leo (38): Ireland set to replace oldest EU leader with youngest

Only two European leaders - Estonia’s Ratas and France’s Macron - are aged under 40

By Ronan McGreevySat Jun 03 2017 - 14:29

Paris Agreement: Merkel leads criticism of United States’ withdrawal

Top polluter China says it still backs global climate-change accord

By Suzanne Lynch and Derek ScallyFri Jun 02 2017 - 21:43

Emmanuel Macron mocks Trump slogan on live TV

France unanimous in condemnation of US president’s ‘shamefully wrong error’

By Lara MarloweFri Jun 02 2017 - 18:27

China’s standing boosted by Trump’s exit from Paris climate pact

World's biggest polluter reiterates commitment to anti-global warming accord

By Clifford CoonanFri Jun 02 2017 - 12:00

Merkel delivers furious response to Trump over climate decision

German chancellor calls on all ‘who care about the future of our planet’ to work together

By Derek ScallyFri Jun 02 2017 - 11:13

Trump’s prioritisation of domestic dirty industries will fail

Structural and market trends have made US coal uncompetitive. This won’t change

By Diarmuid TorneyFri Jun 02 2017 - 06:00

Trump says US will pull out of ‘unfair’ Paris climate deal

Robinson says its unconscionable one of the world’s largest emitters would walk away from its responsibilities

By Suzanne LynchThu Jun 01 2017 - 22:45

Trump’s climate move was inevitable – but not necessarily fatal

Decision to quit Paris Agreement may harm the US but others are quietly forging ahead

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Jun 01 2017 - 21:20

Trump to announce decision on global climate deal today

President poised to decide on whether to quit Paris accord climate agreement many deem vital

By Suzanne LynchThu Jun 01 2017 - 07:50

France is entranced by Macron. Can he build on a faultless start?

New president has sent the country’s morale soaring – but he must turn words into action

By Lara MarloweWed May 31 2017 - 16:04

Trump to withdraw from Paris climate agreement, reports say

President ready to pull out of landmark deal to cut global carbon emissions, says US media

By Sabrina SiddiquiWed May 31 2017 - 15:54

Martin Wolf: Trump dismantling democratic world the US made

President at war with reality is further undermining moribund and divided West

By Martin WolfWed May 31 2017 - 15:48

Trump in new attack on German trade tactics and defence spend

Twitter attack latest sign of escalating tensions between long-time partners

By Suzanne LynchWed May 31 2017 - 01:00

Promises about no hard Border ‘illusory’, says Merkel ally

CDU spokesman says UK would have to make major concessions

By Derek ScallyTue May 30 2017 - 19:44

World View Podcast: UK’s battle for No 10 heats up

Latest podcast also looks at German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s rallying cry for Europe

By Declan ConlonTue May 30 2017 - 17:52

With Italy no longer in US focus, Russia swoops to fill the void

President Putin wants to tilt Rome towards Moscow, officials fear

By Jason HorowitzTue May 30 2017 - 16:51

Donald Trump in Europe: alliances under strain

Angela Merkel was pointing to the obvious – faced with an erratic US, the EU can only achieve its goals by pulling closer together

Tue May 30 2017 - 00:02

Macron talks tough as Putin goes on defensive in Versailles

French and Russian leaders spar over Ukraine, Le Pen and chemical weapon use

By Lara MarloweMon May 29 2017 - 20:27

How Trump is turning his handshake into a weapon

World leaders are fighting back against the alpha male US president

By Jonathan FreedlandMon May 29 2017 - 11:27

Southern euro bonds fall as unease between Europe and US grows

Trade concerns have resurfaced after tumultuous two-day summit of G7

Mon May 29 2017 - 09:45

Merkel indicates that Europe and the US under Trump are drifting apart

Chancellor says relationships forged since second World War ‘are to some extent over’

Sun May 28 2017 - 21:59

Obama and Merkel reprise double act in Berlin love-in

Pair received warmly but also field tough questions on drones and asylum seekers

By Guy ChazanThu May 25 2017 - 18:26

Bibi of the Bundesliga blows whistle on sexism in German football

Rise of referee Bibiana Steinhaus likened to Angela Merkel becoming chancellor in 2005

Thu May 25 2017 - 06:00

Patience with Trump frays in run-up to Nato and G7 summits

Macron to resist attempts to designate Nato as full partner in fight against Islamic State

By Lara MarloweThu May 25 2017 - 01:00

Glanbia raises €155m in busy day on Irish stock market

The pound fell following polls that showed Theresa May’s Conservatives losing ground

By Colin GleesonMon May 22 2017 - 20:25

Contest between Varadkar and Coveney hinges on tone

Centre-right rivals for Fine Gael leadership divided by style rather than policies

By Fiach KellyMon May 22 2017 - 05:30

Why hackers may turn their attention to Angela Merkel

The goal? Manipulate media, strengthen extremist groups and fan anger over issues like migration

By Peter CluskeyMon May 22 2017 - 01:00

Jens Weidmann: Bundesbank president is man of principles

Merkel’s former adviser says return to normal monetary policy must not be delayed

By Derek ScallySat May 20 2017 - 09:46

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