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
Berlin’s Ringbahn: Train to infinity rolls to rhythms of city 150 years on
Berlin Letter: Circular railway has served city throughout key moments of history
Angela Merkel warns EU: ‘Brexit is a wake-up call’
Nearing the end of her career, German chancellor is determined to preserve and defend multilateralism
Brexit binds Ireland closer to Germany in pushing ambitious joint agenda
Whether for inward investment, exports or tourism, Germany is a top five country for Ireland with potential for much more
Irish exporters have designs on Germany for growth
Many exporters are looking to Germany for opportunities amid Brexit uncertainty
Dublin's new Goethe-Institut sets an example for Irish cultural policy
After a multimillion-euro renovation, the arts institute is ready to spearhead a renaissance
Nord Stream 2: Gas pipeline from Russia that’s dividing Europe
Critics say German-supported project is act of betrayal and political folly of highest order
Couple spearhead political move to create ‘just and peaceful’ Germany
Wagenknecht and Lafontaine woo AfD working-class voters with #fairLand
Euro zone needs more than a currency in its toolbox, says Lagarde
Europe Letter: IMF head wants EU to set up rainy-day fund for next crisis
German Social Democratic Party backs talks with Merkel bloc
SPD leader Martin Schulz hails close 56% yes vote for talks: ‘We are all relieved, of course’
Is it ever really okay to forgive terrorist atrocities?
The 30th anniversary of the Enniskillen bombing raises questions over the ethics of forgiveness
Tributes for late former West German leader Helmut Schmidt
Politicians across Europe pay tribute to leading proponent of European integration
Former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt dies aged 96
Social Democrat politician led West Germany during tense period of the Cold War
Dortmund faces challenges of refugees and rising far-right
City is prime target for neo-Nazis and many fear trouble is brewing
Refugee crisis overshadows German celebration of unity
Pressure grows for Merkel to reverse open-door policy on inward migration
West Germany’s architect of change Egon Bahr dies at 93
Under Ostpolitik he retooled policy to eastern bloc away from show of military strength
Nobel literature laureate and enemy of political extremism
Günter Grass: October 16th, 1927 - April 13th, 2015
Identity crisis grips Germany’s SPD as party gives up on 2017 victory
Social Democrats’ internal study warns of ‘grave image problem’
Merkel issues stark warning to Russia over Ukraine
Key to solving conflict lies in preserving strong Russian-German relations, says Putin
Berlin 25: The road to unification
The prospect of a united Germany faced huge hostility but became a reality just 11 months after the Berlin Wall fell
Berlin 25: Germany’s unification generation
How Germany’s so called ‘unity generation’ – those born around 1989 when the Berlin Wall tumbled – view the country’s divided past
German writer who tackled the burdens of the past
Siegfried Lenz: March 17th, 1926 - October 7th, 2014
SPD seeks ‘link’ between ESM support and financial tax
Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union agrees to push financial tax at EU level
Released tapes shed light on Nixon bid to dodge scandal
Late ex-US president suggested former aide avoid Watergate questions by asserting national security
German industrialist rescued Jews during second World War
Berthold Beitz - Born: September 26th, 1913; Died: July 30th, 2013
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