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

Team Germany has cast off some of its old anxieties

Opinion: The country is more tolerant, diverse and happy with itself than many realise

By Derek ScallyTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00

Merkel ‘calm but persistent’ over spy claims

German chancellor says she will not freeze talks following US spy reports

By Derek ScallyMon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00

US double standards exposed in Berlin spy row

Whether they trust one another or not, Germany and the US will continue to share intelligence

By Denis StauntonSun Jul 13 2014 - 01:00

Germany orders US intelligence chief out of country

Chancellor Angela Merkel says spying on allies is ‘a waste of energy’ given other issues

By Derek ScallyThu Jul 10 2014 - 18:05

Flanagan and Hayes press Juncker on Irish debt

MEPs urge incoming European Commission president to honour commitment

By Suzanne Lynch and Derek ScallyThu Jul 10 2014 - 12:13

German boost for Irish hopes of retroactive bank recapitalisation

Draft Bill backing principle of ESM covering legacy debt goes to Bundestag for approval

By Derek Scally and Suzanne LynchThu Jul 10 2014 - 06:26

Merkel faces dilemma over revelations about double-agent

German chancellor faces challenge of demanding intelligence concessions from US

By Derek ScallyWed Jul 09 2014 - 09:19

Kenny opens himself to criticism with Berlin Primark visit

Taoiseach accused of endorsing sweatshop labour by opening discount clothes store

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:40

China uses Merkel visit to criticise Japan’s lack of contrition

President Xi Jinping lambasts Japan’s wartime aggression on key anniversary

By Clifford CoonanTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00

US gambling on its friendship with Germany

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00

Democracy across Asia comes under attack from repressive regimes

Voices advocating freedom and civil rights are being targeted across Asia

By Clifford Coonan in BeijingTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00

Trade tops Merkel agenda during seventh China visit

Rights groups urge German leader to discuss human rights with Beijing

By Clifford CoonanMon Jul 07 2014 - 01:02

Spy scandal threatens German-US relations

US ambassador summoned to foreign ministry over allegations

By Derek ScallyMon Jul 07 2014 - 01:01

Germany urges US to explain suspected ‘double agent’ case

31-year-old employee of BND intelligence agency admits passing documents to US contact

Sun Jul 06 2014 - 15:22

Renzi criticises head of Bundesbank

Bank should not get involved in politics, says Italian prime minister

By Suzanne LynchSat Jul 05 2014 - 01:05

NSA whistleblowers' testimony electrifies Bundestag committee

Berlin Letter: Spy scandals have returned a Cold War atmosphere to the German capital

By Derek ScallySat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00

Penneys from heaven as store opening suits Kenny

With protesters out of sight, Taoiseach Enda Kenny gets warm welcome at Primark Berlin outlet

By Derek ScallyFri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00

Kenny gets rock-star welcome as he opens Primark store in Berlin

Taoiseach greeted by Mexican wave by customers queueing outside budget retailer

By Derek ScallyThu Jul 03 2014 - 13:38

Europe readies for internal battle on reform agenda

Taoiseach to address high-level Christian Democratic Union meeting in Berlin

By Derek Scally and Suzanne LynchThu Jul 03 2014 - 01:05

What is the debate on EU debt flexibility about?

Questions & Answers

By Derek Scally and Suzanne LynchThu Jul 03 2014 - 01:00

Kiev cracks down and blames end of ceasefire on ‘criminal’ militants

Moscow suggests move is backed by Washington but opposed by European leaders

By Daniel McLaughlinWed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00

Russia and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire

Second lengthy phone call held with France and Germany today to discuss crisis

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 19:04

German think tank advocates new EU bonds to boost growth

Move would circumvent 3% deficit ceiling rule and reduce high Irish investment gap

By Derek ScallyMon Jun 30 2014 - 01:00

France and Germany seek progress before Ukraine ceasefire ends

Merkel and Hollande spend two hours on phone to Putin and Poroshenko

Sun Jun 29 2014 - 18:10

Keeping Britain in EU 'just got harder'

Taoiseach says other EU leaders around the table had ‘respect’ for British debate

By Arthur Beesley and Suzanne LynchSat Jun 28 2014 - 12:35

Relationship with Merkel crucial to Juncker as commission president

Former Luxembourg prime minister seen as willing to engage with UK on changes

By Suzanne LynchSat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Eyes on the White House: Hard Choices

With her bid for the US presidency in 2016 almost certain, it’s not surpising that Hillary Clinton isn’t dishing the dirt in her latest memoir

By Denis StauntonSat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Europe Letter: Prospect of flexibility on fiscal rules as centre-left exerts muscle

Ireland may benefit from pressure by larger states for easing of austerity

By Suzanne LynchThu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00

Leadership of EU tops agenda at key summit

Taoiseach joins other EU leaders in Ypres as expectation grows Juncker will get top job

By Suzanne Lynch and Derek ScallyThu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00

Cameron’s showdown

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00

Putin calls on both sides in eastern Ukraine to lay down arms

Russian president backs Ukrainian counterpart Poroshenko’s peace plan

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

German Eurosceptic party joins Tories in European Parliament grouping

Tie-up with AfD could further strain Cameron-Merkel relations

By Derek Scally and Suzanne LynchThu Jun 12 2014 - 19:00

Poker-faced Merkel key to resolving Juncker issue

German chancellor in domestic balancing act on European Commission presidency

By Derek ScallyThu Jun 12 2014 - 08:35

Merkel rocks the boat for Cameron by insisting on Juncker for top EU job

Britain’s decision to stay in EU depends on approach union takes, says Cameron

By Suzanne LynchTue Jun 10 2014 - 22:03

Merkel rebuffs Cameron in sticking to Juncker for top EU job

Britain sees Juncker as EU federalist and wants figure open to reducing power of Brussels

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 11:32

German euro critics appeal to Tories for deal

AfD urges British allies to ignore Merkel and admit them to their EU parliament grouping

By Derek ScallyTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

Mark Rutte to meet Enda Kenny in Dublin for talks

David Cameron seeks to galvanise position in Sweden

By Suzanne Lynch and Derek ScallyTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

Kenny to hold talks with Dutch PM over Juncker appointment

EU sources have strongly refuted suggestions that Jean-Claude Juncker would withdraw from the process

By Suzanne LynchMon Jun 09 2014 - 20:13

A president for the Commission

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00

Hollande’s office reports ‘fragile progress’ in Ukraine crisis

Putin meets US and Ukrainian leaders on sidelines of D-Day commemorations

By Lara MarloweSat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Who will be the new Labour leader? It really doesn’t matter, apparently

An Oxford professor says we overestimate the importance of those at the top of the political ladder

By Patrick FreyneSat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

The healing of commemoration

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Journalist who ran Edward Snowden revelations warns of privacy risk

Glenn Greenwald says Europeans must defend online privacy rather than wait for Irish Government intervention

By Derek ScallySat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Europe to force Google, Facebook to abide by EU privacy rules

Ministers agree on moves to force Internet firms to meet data protection rules

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 13:59

Ukraine crisis: Putin and Poroshenko talk at D-Day event

Russian president and Ukraine president-elect discussed ‘de-escalation measures’

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 13:52

Lagarde rules herself out of running for Commission job

IMF chief says she intends to complete her term in charge of the Washington-based fund

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 13:42

World leaders gather in Normandy for D-Day memorial

Obama says fate ‘of human history’ hung on French beaches on this day in 1944

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 10:43

Obama warns against British EU exit

US president says it is hard to imagine how London could benefit from leaving

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 06 2014 - 06:58

Diplomatic tensions simmer at G7 summit

Putin faces his D-Day in Normandy

By Suzanne LynchFri Jun 06 2014 - 01:00

Jean-Claude Juncker conundrum opens up rifts among EU member states

What threatened to be a tedious exercise has turned into a diplomatic tussle

By Suzanne LynchThu Jun 05 2014 - 07:55

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