Analysis: chancellor’s view of economics now faces its antithesis

State-appointed experts say her policies are undermining growth in Germany

Sigmar Gabriel calls on Juncker Commission to prioritise the issue

The prospect of a united Germany faced huge hostility but became a reality just 11 months after the Berlin Wall fell

Women represent 33% of Commission which includes 5 former prime ministers

Economics spokesman for Merkel’s party says ESM is ‘only for an emergency’

Does she want to break Kohl’s 18-year record or will she go before being pushed?

The 50 people - in public service, business and law - who run the Republic

Angela Merkel’s former aide Eckart von Klaeden, who has since joined Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, is under investigation for allegedly showing it papers laying out EU plans for the regulation of automotive emissions

Many hope vote will bring softening of austerity approach pursued since crisis began

As Ireland’s bank guarantee closes its doors tomorrow, the Irish debate over the infamous decision of September 2008 and the subsequent bailout is drawing attention in Germany