Weak campaign sparks fears of Polish EU referendum failurePOLAND: Leading political observers in Poland are worried that the country's referendum on EU accession this weekend could fail…Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
German politician dies in parachute jumpGermany: One of Germany's most controversial politicians died yesterday during a parachute jump in what police suspect was suicide…Fri Jun 06 2003 - 01:00
Algerian troops free 17 tourists kidnapped in SaharaALGERIA: German authorities say they are hopeful that 15 European hostages held in the Sahara Desert by suspected Islamic militants…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Rise in German unemployment puts pressure on cutting debtUnemployment in Germany rose again in April to its highest level since German reunification, putting further pressure on Berlin…Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Twelve injured US soldiers are flown to military hospital in GermanyTwelve US soldiers wounded in Iraq were said to be in a stable condition after being flown to a US military hospital inside Germany…Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
Court blocks ban on NPD 'neo-Nazis'Germany: Berlin suffered a major setback in its fight against the extreme right yesterday when the country's highest court struck…Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Schroder says that war cannot be justifiedGerman reaction: German Chancellor Mr Gerhard Schröder said yesterday there was no justification for a war against Iraq and …Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:00
Anger over Schroder's social cutsGERMANY: The German Chancellor, Mr Gerhard Schröder, is facing a revolt from unions and from within his own party over his plans…Mon Mar 17 2003 - 00:00
Schroder tries to revive sick man of EuropeGERMANY: Two million Germans have flocked to cinemas recently to see Goodbye Lenin! , an affectionate look at the last days …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Police allowed monitor calls by journalistsGermany: German media organisations have attacked a court ruling that allows investigators to monitor the mobile phones of journalists…Thu Mar 13 2003 - 00:00
Deutsche Telekom posts record €25bn lossDeutsche Telekom has announced losses of nearly €25 billion for 2002, the largest-ever loss in German corporate history, as the…Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Bundesbank wants action to avert crisisGermany's Bundesbank has sent a poison pen letter to Berlin warning that only drastic measures can save Europe's largest economy…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Klaus succeeds Havel as Czech presidentCZECH REPUBLIC: Czech politicians yesterday chose the controversial former prime minister Mr Vaclav Klaus as the country's new…Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
Action to ban far-right party may collapseGERMANY: Germany's long-running legal battle to ban a far-right party accused of having "Nazi characteristics" could be in danger…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Bayer faces €464m lawsuitGerman pharmaceuticals giant Bayer is facing its first million-dollar lawsuit arising from the scandal surrounding Lipobay, its…Fri Feb 28 2003 - 00:00
Complaint filed over Deutsche Telekom issueGerman lawyers have filed a complaint against Deutsche Telekom for allegedly manipulating its share price before the company'…Thu Feb 27 2003 - 00:00
German business confidence risesGerman business confidence rebounded unexpectedly in February, according to a leading business index, giving a glimmer of hope…Wed Feb 26 2003 - 00:00
Germany Inc fears cold shoulder from USThe atmosphere was deathly at a reception in Berlin last week to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce…Sat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
Leaked report says Germany may withdraw peacekeepers if war startsGERMANY: Germany has said it may withdraw its peacekeeping troops from Afghanistan in the event of a war on Iraq, according…Sat Feb 22 2003 - 00:00
German economy is in bad health but experts are split on how badGermany's leading economic think-tanks are at loggerheads over whether Europe's largest economy is heading for recession.Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Moroccan man jailed after first September 11th trialGERMANY: The world's first September 11th trial ended yesterday when a Hamburg court sentenced a Moroccan man to 15 years in…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Germans stage biggest post-war rally for peaceGERMANY: Half a million people marched through central Berlin on Saturday carrying placards and singing anti-war songs in Germany…Mon Feb 17 2003 - 00:00
'We want to say that any war means destruction'EASTERN EUROPE/DAY OF PROTEST : Authorities in central Europe are readying themselves for a wave of demonstrations today against…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Iraq can be peacefully disarmed - SchroderGERMANY: Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has delivered a spirited defence of Germany's position on Iraq, saying he believes there…Fri Feb 14 2003 - 00:00
Plan would see arms experts trebledIRAQ: A series of proposals to disarm Iraq by peaceful means that Germany and France will deliver to the United Nations on February…Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Putin cagey over French, German peace planIRAQ: The Russian President, Mr Vladimir Putin, has reacted cautiously to joint Franco-German proposals to deploy a huge UN …Mon Feb 10 2003 - 00:00
Schroder blames himself for regional elections defeat but vows to fight onGERMANY: Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has vowed to fight on after accepting the blame for his party's double defeat in Sunday…Tue Feb 04 2003 - 00:00
Schroder suffers crushing poll defeatsGERMANY: Chancellor Gerhard Schröder suffered a double defeat yesterday when voters in two key state elections punished his …Mon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
Czech Republic searches for new leaderTHE CZECH REPUBLIC: A huge red neon heart on the tower of Prague Castle has glowed in the night sky over the Czech capital for…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Schroder facing election setbackGERMANY: Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is bracing himself for a humiliating double defeat in state elections this weekend as German…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Letter to support US poses 'no problem' for AhernIRELAND/CZECH REPUBLIC: A letter expressing support for the US position on Iraq and warning that the credibility of the UN would…Fri Jan 31 2003 - 00:00
Schroder dismisses Rumsfeld criticism over IraqGERMANY: Old Europe struck back in the transatlantic war of words over Iraq yesterday when the German Chancellor, Mr Gerhard…Sat Jan 25 2003 - 00:00
Angry French and Germans tell Rumsfeld it's time to 'cool down'GERMANY: Germany and France have dismissed remarks by the US Defence ¨Secretary, Mr Donald Rumsfeld, that the two countries …Fri Jan 24 2003 - 00:00
Victory for Schroder in court caseGERMANY: Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has won a partial victory in a court battle to prevent a German newspaper from repeating…Wed Jan 22 2003 - 00:00
German growth hits lowest level in decadeThe German economy has reached its lowest ebb in a decade, growing 0.2 per cent last yearFri Jan 17 2003 - 00:00
Havel retires as Czech presidentCZECH REPUBLIC: President Vaclav Havel of the Czech Republic received a standing ovation after making his farewell speech to…Thu Jan 16 2003 - 00:00
Plans for economic summit in DublinSWITZERLAND: The World Economic Forum (WEF), which stages the annual Davos economic meeting in Switzerland, is planning to hold…Wed Jan 15 2003 - 00:00
Neo-Nazi supporter of 9/11 faces trialGERMANY: A member of Germany's extreme-right National Democratic Party (NPD) went on trial in Hamburg yesterday for saying the…Tue Jan 14 2003 - 00:00
Fischer ambitions to succeed Prodi denied by BerlinGERMANY/EU: Berlin has dismissed speculation that the German foreign minister wants to succeed Mr Romano Prodi as president …Mon Jan 13 2003 - 00:00
Berlin chimps to be sent to ChinaGERMANY: Five chimpanzees are at the centre of a tug-of-love drama in BerlinWed Jan 08 2003 - 00:00
Germany could still vote in favour of UN-backed military action against IraqGERMANY: Germany has not ruled out voting in favour of UN-backed military action against Iraq as it joined the United Nations…Thu Jan 02 2003 - 00:00
Deutsche Telekom faces lean year in 2003The German tech group's belt-tightening measures are likely to dominate asit seeks to reduce a €64 billion debt mountainMon Dec 30 2002 - 00:00
Things may be going kaput, but at least the beer is cheapGermans should stop moaning and realise how lucky they areMon Dec 23 2002 - 00:00
Germany faces strike threat as pay talks failGERMANY: Germany is heading for a winter of discontent after pay talks collapsed between the government and the country's largest…Fri Dec 20 2002 - 00:00
German sentiment dips again - surveyGerman business confidence has slipped for the seventh consecutive month, according to the country's most closely watched business…Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
German immigration bill ruled illegalGERMANY: Groundbreaking plans to allow thousands of foreign workers into Germany were in limbo last night after the country'…Thu Dec 19 2002 - 00:00
Strike to disrupt German flightsGERMANY: Flights to and from Germany are likely to be disrupted this morning after the country's most powerful union called …Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
Bundesbank head warns of zero growth for GermanyThe head of the Bundesbank in Germany has warned that the country's economy might stagnate this year with zero growth.Tue Dec 17 2002 - 00:00
Germans sending Schroder the shirts off their backsThe mysterious packages addressed to Gerhard Schröder began arriving at the chancellery a month agoFri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
Man arrested after confessing to cannibalismGERMANY: Germany lost its collective appetite yesterday after police arrested a man who has admitted killing a friend and eating…Fri Dec 13 2002 - 00:00
