Much of what Irish emigrants prize in Australia can be found in continental Europe. The only thing getting in our way is what’s euphemistically called ‘the language barrier’

Eyewitnesses say vehicle aimed directly at area of market popular with families in city of Magdeburg with driver arrested at scene

Driver of vehicle arrested after attack which took place in centre of eastern city of Magdeburg

Car maker strikes deal with unions that will also see staff forgo planned wage rise and bonuses as VW tries to lower production costs

Reductions in expenditure painful but necessary step in light of a dramatic slump in city income, says city mayor

Snap election expected to take place in late February

Good prices, low emissions and unlimited luggage allowance of fast train between European powerhouse cities give planes a run for their money

Scholz will use his last Bundestag address to defend his government’s record, matching higher spending on security with more generous welfare

As Poland prepares to inherit European Union presidency, its prime minister is in the EU spotlight

Scroll was held in silver amulet worn by man buried outside Frankfurt between 230 and 270 AD

Founding member states are chipping away at the original idea - some would say ideal - of Schengen

Management, unions and owners face off at Wolfsburg plant in VW heartland against background of financial and reputational hangover from ‘dieselgate’

Two-hour stoppages can slow production on hundreds of cars at a time

Jews whose family members fled the Nazis in the 1930s have reclaimed their German citizenship

Brake back in spotlight after Angela Merkel came out in favour of reforming the spending rule