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

Conservative manifesto maps out hard Brexit

World View: Hopes fade that May will soften approach if she gets large majority

By Denis StauntonSat May 20 2017 - 05:31

Germany eyes softer sacking rules to tempt Brexit banks to Frankfurt

The move is intended as a sweetener for global banks moving to Europe

Fri May 19 2017 - 11:28

Martin Wolf: Macron’s big EU idea not likely to succeed

Will Germany really support France in its drive for greater integration?

By Martin WolfWed May 17 2017 - 16:03

UK set to suffer as Macron revives Franco-German relations

Janan Ganesh: Britain will be more isolated in EU bolstered by tighter Berlin-Paris bonds

By Janan GaneshTue May 16 2017 - 01:00

Ryanair and other airlines defy rising oil prices

Election victory for Angela Merkel in Germany pushes DAX to record high

By Colin GleesonMon May 15 2017 - 21:06

Emmanuel Macron splits French conservatives and charms Berlin

Even before French president arrived in Berlin, Angela Merkel reiterated support

By Lara MarloweMon May 15 2017 - 20:32

Key German state gives landslide victory to Angela Merkel party

CDU win in North Rhine-Westphalia offers clear endorsement of Merkel’s policies

Sun May 14 2017 - 20:42

Macron promises a French ‘renaissance’ at inauguration

Newly elected president says he will restore France’s self-confidence and embrace future

By Lara MarloweSun May 14 2017 - 06:00

Kathy Sheridan: Have we have reached peak political spouse?

From Karen Pence to Philip May, the relevance of political partners is at a low

By Kathy SheridanWed May 10 2017 - 05:00

Macron and Brexit: French president will take a tough line

Le Pen defeat is good news for Britain, but pro-EU Macron is unlikely to give an inch in talks

By Denis StauntonMon May 08 2017 - 13:59

Triumphant Macron vows to ‘defend France and Europe’

Centre-ground candidate surpasses all predictions with landslide victory

By Lara MarloweMon May 08 2017 - 07:04

Emmanuel Macron elected French president in landslide victory

Projections suggest young centrist has almost double votes of far-right Marine Le Pen

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSun May 07 2017 - 22:06

Ivanka Trump: multimillionaire heiress who’s just like you

Blonde ambition: She’s a ‘gateway Trump’ – and just as big a menace as her father

By Jennifer O'ConnellSat May 06 2017 - 06:00

Brexit: Theresa May warns Juncker she will be ‘bloody difficult woman’

Extensive details of a dinner between the British prime minister and EU president leaked

Wed May 03 2017 - 06:48

Merkel presses Putin over persecution of gays in Chechnya

German chancellor discusses anti-gay crackdown, Syria and Ukraine during Sochi talks

By Derek ScallyTue May 02 2017 - 19:42

Leak a loud siren warning on Theresa May’s Brexit thinking

Analysis: As British media rail at Juncker, European Commission remains relaxed

By Denis StauntonTue May 02 2017 - 15:23

Theresa May deluding herself on Brexit, says Juncker

Commission president leaves ‘Downing Street 10 times more sceptical than I was before’

By Denis StauntonTue May 02 2017 - 07:26

Is Ireland really top of May and Merkel’s Brexit agenda?

Cliff Taylor: If we learned one thing from financial crisis, it is big guns always win

By Cliff TaylorSat Apr 29 2017 - 05:00

‘People, money and Ireland’ must come first in Brexit negotiations, says Tusk

EUleaders will agree to take a tough approach in negotiations with UK on Brexit

By Denis StauntonFri Apr 28 2017 - 18:27

Brexit summit ‘to recognise Irish concerns’

References will be made to the Border, peace process and Belfast Agreement, says Paschal Donohoe

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 13:55

Simon the rabbit, Corbyn’s bank holiday promise and happy times for McDonald’s

Planet Business: Angela Merkel, the web’s ‘quality raters’ and United Airlines’ week

By Laura SlatteryFri Apr 28 2017 - 06:47

May refuses to endorse Johnson’s stance on British intervention in Syria

Foreign secretary claimed prime minister shared his view on possible UK air strikes

By Denis StauntonThu Apr 27 2017 - 20:28

Merkel urges Turkey to respond to ‘referendum irregularities’

German chancellor also says EU must discuss relationship it wants with Ankara

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 18:31

Brexit: Merkel acknowledges Irish concerns ahead of summit

Chancellor warns good results for EU and Ireland hinge on unity of remaining members

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 27 2017 - 15:52

Angela Merkel emphasises need for EU unity in Brexit talks

Berlin confident co-operation between 27 states will hold in years of discussion ahead

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 27 2017 - 11:04

Stephen Collins: Kenny has delivered on first round of Brexit talks

Taoiseach has ensured Irish concerns will be at centre of EU negotiators’ mandate

By Stephen CollinsThu Apr 27 2017 - 05:00

German growth and employment set to continue upwards trend

Country’s trade surplus also on course to fall as economy ‘remains on growth path’

By Derek ScallyWed Apr 26 2017 - 17:17

Obama to be paid $400,000 for speech as he starts to cash in

Former president, who warned of growing inequality in US, to earn fee at healthcare conference

By Michael D ShearWed Apr 26 2017 - 16:37

Obama returns: ‘What’s been going on while I’ve been gone?’

In first public appearance since leaving office ex-president does not directly mention Trump

By Suzanne LynchTue Apr 25 2017 - 13:57

Obama says immigrants being treated like Irish during Famine

In first public appearance since leaving office ex-president does not directly mention Trump

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 10:49

Striking distance

French elections

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 01:00

Obama criticises special interests in first post-election appearance

In Chicago former president says he will try to prepare next generation of leaders

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 19:15

Wolfgang Munchau: We need to talk about Germany

France and the US are going to have to address Berlin’s current account surplus

By Wolfgang MunchauMon Apr 24 2017 - 14:09

European relief at French election masks deeper upheavals

Results reveal scale of crisis facing traditional parties across the continent

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicMon Apr 24 2017 - 13:06

Emmanuel Macron poised to defeat Marine Le Pen in runoff

Centrist Macron wins first round of French presidential election

By Lara MarloweSun Apr 23 2017 - 22:29

European elections could give May her biggest Brexit headaches

London Letter: French and German campaigns offer little comfort for UK negotiators

By Denis StauntonFri Apr 21 2017 - 11:30

Business and markets fret ahead of French presidential vote

Volatile campaigns, extreme candidates and undecided voters are all stoking fears

By Joe BrennanFri Apr 21 2017 - 08:41

Ireland seeks common Brexit strategy with Dutch and Danes

Enda Kenny to hold mini summit with leaders in bid to bring trade focus to EU talks

By Fiach KellyThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

German Turkish community nervous before referendum

‘No’ voters afraid to express views on Erdogan as 1.4m voters in Germany eligible to vote

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39

German bosses say Brexit may have silver lining for Ireland

UK exit may boost attractiveness of Ireland as English-language base for German firms

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 20 2017 - 16:37

Tillerson likens Iran to North Korea in attack on ‘failed’ nuclear deal

US secretary of state says Tehran’s ‘provocative actions’ threaten the world

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 09:02

Chris Johns: May almost sure of mandate, but could lose UK

With a general election looming, the British PM’s hard-Brexit obsession has blinded her to reality

By Chris JohnsWed Apr 19 2017 - 05:44

We Yazidis understand the forces of hatred that threaten civilisation

Isis persecution of our faith shows the need for a global defence of minority rights

By Murad IsmaelTue Apr 18 2017 - 01:00

EU leaders urge Erdogan to ‘act with responsibility’

Concerns that Turkish president may bring back death penalty after referendum victory

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 16:30

Dortmund bus attack: man in custody as terror link ‘likely’

Police study letters found at scene of Borussia Dortmund team bus explosions

By Derek ScallyWed Apr 12 2017 - 19:41

Merkel ‘most encouraging and supportive’ of Ireland’s Brexit concerns

Kenny says Merkel aware of Ireland’s wish to balance EU membership with close UK ties

By Derek ScallyFri Apr 07 2017 - 16:08

EU establishment awaits Emmanuel Macron victory as if for the Messiah

French presidential front-runner is the first unabashedly pro-European leader in more than a decade

By Lara MarloweFri Apr 07 2017 - 01:00

Fillon predicts ‘chaos’ for Europe if Le Pen wins election

French conservative candidate in eye of ‘fake jobs’ scandal lays out European credentials

By Lara MarloweThu Apr 06 2017 - 16:22

Merkel allies say Berlin shares Irish Brexit concerns ‘100%’

Ireland’s issues will play prominent role in EU talks with UK, say German politicians

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 06 2017 - 01:00

North Korea and trade on table as Trump hosts Chinese leader

Xi Jinping’s visit to Florida will be a study in deal-making and a huge contrast in styles

By Clifford CoonanWed Apr 05 2017 - 13:22

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