The Irish Times

Schröder to be stripped of ex-chancellor privileges over Russian stance

Former leader a pariah in Germany after refusing to condemn Putin over Ukraine

Wed May 18 2022 - 12:26

German coalition garners positive reviews 100 dizzying days in

Scholz era being shaped by war as government adapts in real time to a rapidly shifting world

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 18:50

Former German chancellor should resign from Russian firms, Scholz says

Gerhard Schröder is a long-time friend of Putin and sits on two Russian boards

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 09:41

Berlin boosts military spending to combat Putin’s ‘war of aggression’

Chancellor Olaf Scholz presents radical rethink of German foreign and energy policy

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 12:44

Data protection regime tarnishing Ireland’s image, Germany says

SPD’s Zimmermann makes comment in advance of Taoiseach’s official visit to Berlin

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 01:00

Germany’s Green foreign minister thrown into deep end with Ukraine

Annalena Baerbock tells Ukrainian leaders Berlin will not make deals behind Kyiv’s back

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 18:35

Germany’s unresolved relationship with Russia is first test for Scholz coalition

New German chancellor faces three Russian challenges as tensions rise over Ukraine

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 19:00

Macron and Scholz agree to mediate in Ukraine border crisis

German chancellor and French president look to ‘Normandy format’ to reduce tensions

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 20:16

Assumption of European Council presidency a key opportunity for Macron

President will be keen to advance vision of a powerful and independent Europe as France dictates EU agenda

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 18:00

Jam for all promised as Germany enters post-Merkel era

SPD-led coalition promises ‘decade of investment’ but fails to explain who will pay for it

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 05:19

‘Implosion’: CDU plays blame game after German election disaster

Centre-right party begins search for third leader in three years

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 19:00

David McWilliams: It’s not money we lack, it’s vision

Now is not the time for agonising about budgets; it is time to do the things that we should have done years ago

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

World View: Europe’s centre-left makes a comeback of sorts

Pandemic boosts hybrid social democracy as it battles far-right and radical left

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 01:00

The Irish Times view on the British Labour Party: Moving to the centre

Starmer believes best way to win friends for party is to show willingness to take on the left

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 00:05

Knives come out in Merkel’s party as Germans vote for change

Analysis: Centre-left SPD wins election with snappy campaign and clear messaging

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 12:59

SPD leader Scholz calls for coalition talks after German election win

Angela Merkel’s CDU suffers slump in support, leaving centre-rivals with ‘visible mandate’ to govern

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 10:06

Germany’s CDU faces historic disaster as SPD appears to edge ahead in election

Exit polls indicate Angela Merkel’s ruling party has had its worst-ever election result

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 22:50

Germany tilts towards centre-left victory as SPD edges ahead in election

Ruling CDU heads into post-Merkel era with fiasco as support slides eight points

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 22:21

German democracy enters a new chapter as Merkel departs

Europe’s most populous – and powerful – country goes to the polls on Sunday

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 05:00

Germany’s main political parties almost level ahead of election – poll

Outgoing chancellor Merkel’s CDU hoping for a record fifth term in government

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 18:31

Germany’s federal election: The parties, polls, coalitions... and how it all works

September 26th vote to determine who will succeed Angela Merkel in Europe’s hot seat

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 16:30

What lies ahead for Germany’s post-Merkel political economy?

All election promises on tax and pension reform acknowledge recent era’s neglect

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 05:13

The Irish Times view on Germany’s election: how Berlin’s EU policy could shift

The most interesting points of difference between the two candidates to replace Angela Merkel are their plans for the EU

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 19:00

German election gets dirty amid Trump and Nazi comparisons

CDU steps up attacks on SPD in federal election campaign as final Merkel term nears end

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 17:56

Germany’s SPD accuses rival CDU of dirty tricks following raids on ministries

Olaf Scholz reacts to searches targeting party ministries two weeks before election

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 20:40

The Irish Times view on the German election: too close to call

Voters are keeping the politicians guessing – which is no bad thing

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 00:05

France prepares for departure of sometimes reluctant partner and rival Merkel

Macron set to become the uncontested leader of Europe with German chancellor’s exit

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 01:00

Greens vow to turn Germany into ‘socio-ecological economy’

Party has suffered in polls after fierce attacks from Angela Merkel’s CDU and centre-left Social Democrats

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 17:59

CDU hopes regional poll triumph will derail Germany’s Greens

Governing party buoyed by Saxony-Anhalt win as Germany prepares for autumn election

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 10:54

Court rules Berlin rent cap ‘void in its entirety’

An estimated 330,000 Berliners have been paying reduced rent since last November

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 18:21

Merkel’s CDU suffers bruising defeats in two former heartlands

Collapse in vote in regional elections could bode ill for party’s hopes in federal poll

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 19:11

Merkel promises all Germans first vaccine shot by September

Pledge will only be met if pharma companies stick to delivery commitments

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 08:21

Why is Germany suddenly embracing its inner Keynesian?

‘The Swabian housewife has learned to act more like a Swabian SME,’ says academic

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:28

Germany reopens gun law debates after shisha bar killings

Gunman who killed nine in attack in Hanau sent letter to prosecutors in November

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:51