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Merkel ‘couldn’t eat properly with a knife and fork’ - Kohl

Merkel ‘couldn’t eat properly with a knife and fork’ - Kohl

Book reveals unvarnished views not intended for publication until after Kohl’s death

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 09:51
New prime minister promises a fairer Sweden

New prime minister promises a fairer Sweden

Löfven vows to secure opposition support for minority government by pursuing centrist policies

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 01:00
Poland’s new prime minister promises economic reform

Poland’s new prime minister promises economic reform

Ewa Kopacz also signals a more pragmatic approach on Ukraine

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 20:44
Rocket Internet shares fall on first day of trading

Rocket Internet shares fall on first day of trading

Samwer brothers want to become leading internet player, particularly in e-commerce

Thu Oct 02 2014 - 11:45
German minister compares far-right party  to neo-Nazis

German minister compares far-right party to neo-Nazis

Schäuble brands Alternative für Deutschland "demagogical"

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 22:09
Germany’s modern economic miracle ‘built on sand’

Germany’s modern economic miracle ‘built on sand’

Country's image of itself is based on illusions, says economist Marcel Frazscher

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00
Sweden moves towards minority centre-left government

Sweden moves towards minority centre-left government

Social Democrat leader Stefan Löfven announces plan to form coalition with Green Party

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 17:38
German business confidence falls again

German business confidence falls again

Uncertainty over cost of Russian sanctions damages sentiment

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 01:00
German unification remains a `work in progress`

German unification remains a `work in progress`

The eastern jobless rate is at record post-unification low of 10.3%

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 01:00
Berlin must  add ‘social dimension’ with fiscal reforms

Berlin must add ‘social dimension’ with fiscal reforms

Germany’s Europe minister says Berlin ready to take on a leading role in EU’s future

Tue Sept 23 2014 - 01:00
Migrants a concern for Germans and Swedes, polls reveal

Migrants a concern for Germans and Swedes, polls reveal

Polls in both countries reveal tougher stance on foreign nationals

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 01:00
Ireland urged to do more for its vulnerable population

Ireland urged to do more for its vulnerable population

German survey of social justice in Europe ranks Ireland 18th out of 28 countries

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 02:20
Sweden’s Social Democrats plan to freeze out far right

Sweden’s Social Democrats plan to freeze out far right

Party tops poll but potential coalition is 15 seats short of a majority

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 01:00
Social Democrats return to power in Sweden

Social Democrats return to power in Sweden

Stefan Löfven’s party tops poll in early data with 31%

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
German eurosceptics surge in local elections

German eurosceptics surge in local elections

AfD heading for double-digit support

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Dubarry proves a  hit with sporty Swedes

Dubarry proves a hit with sporty Swedes

Ballinasloe firm selling into Swedish market for 20 years

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Stieg Larsson predicted rise of the right in Sweden

Stieg Larsson predicted rise of the right in Sweden

Bestselling author anticipated the rise of the far right that was evident in yesterday's elections

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 01:00
Left targets privatisation in Swedish election

Left targets privatisation in Swedish election

Opposition argues wheels have come off centre-right coalition’s reforms

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00
Feminists and far right try to disturb Swedish centre

Feminists and far right try to disturb Swedish centre

Sweden’s short-term political future may be decided by minor parties

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00
Sony banking on its own ‘Sonyness’ to return to form

Sony banking on its own ‘Sonyness’ to return to form

The Walkman inventor is trying hard to escape its tech also-ran status

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:30
Migration becomes key issue in Sweden’s election debate

Migration becomes key issue in Sweden’s election debate

Rising support for limiting immigration is at odds with Swedish liberal consensus

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:00
Mayo brothers to sell share in Checkpoint Charlie

Mayo brothers to sell share in Checkpoint Charlie

Nama-backed site at Cold War border crossing point to be put on market

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:00
Germany and France in austerity vs stimulus stand-off

Germany and France in austerity vs stimulus stand-off

In Germany, talk of European austerity’s demise has been greatly exaggerated

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:30
Finland and Sweden to bolster ties with Nato

Finland and Sweden to bolster ties with Nato

Move follows unauthorised entry by Russian planes into airspace of both countries

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:00
Microsoft pre-empts new iPhone with Lumia launch

Microsoft pre-empts new iPhone with Lumia launch

Europe’s premier tech showcase celebrates 90 years in Berlin

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:20
Gauck accused of ‘pouring oil on the fire’ by criticising Russia

Gauck accused of ‘pouring oil on the fire’ by criticising Russia

German president told Polish audience that Russia’s actions had ‘effectively severed its partnership’ with Europe

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
True face of Berlin begins to reveal itself

True face of Berlin begins to reveal itself

The survivor city seems to believe its future should look like its lost past

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00
‘Florence on the Elbe’ no stranger to disaster but Saxons refuse to go under

‘Florence on the Elbe’ no stranger to disaster but Saxons refuse to go under

Today’s Dresden is a beautiful city showing a confident edge

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 01:00
Thuringia goes beyond Bratwurst to create  high employment

Thuringia goes beyond Bratwurst to create high employment

The new division Germany faces is no longer east-west, but urban-rural

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:00
Peter Sutherland urges Juncker to create post of migration commissioner

Peter Sutherland urges Juncker to create post of migration commissioner

EU needs new approach to migrant crisis, says UN special representative

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:00
Once-popular Berlin mayor resigns as costs of planned airport climb

Once-popular Berlin mayor resigns as costs of planned airport climb

Germany’s first openly gay politician beleaguered by political problems

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
Not everyone is knocking Germany’s brave new world

Not everyone is knocking Germany’s brave new world

Some might like to knock down Halle’s new town, but many locals disagree

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00
Potsdamers’ dance to music of time brings back Prussian past

Potsdamers’ dance to music of time brings back Prussian past

The boom town near Berlin seems determined to leap over its East German past

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 01:01
From Nazi holiday camp to Cold War base to hot property

From Nazi holiday camp to Cold War base to hot property

Private developers renovate symbol of Nazi and East German regimes

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00
Since the wall came tumbling down

Since the wall came tumbling down

Almost 25 years after reunification, how has the former East Germany changed? A journey through the region by our Berlin Correspondent begins today

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00
Germany pledges to arm Kurd forces and ‘set aside taboos’ on Iraq military role

Germany pledges to arm Kurd forces and ‘set aside taboos’ on Iraq military role

Foreign minister says it is ‘not enough to show disgust’ at murder of journalist

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 01:00
German call for urgent EU-wide solution to boost growth

German call for urgent EU-wide solution to boost growth

Leading economic institute calls for response through investment bonds

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 01:00
Ex-Hypo Real Estate chief Georg Funke faces criminal charges

Ex-Hypo Real Estate chief Georg Funke faces criminal charges

Investigation concludes six years after near-collapse of bank’s Dublin subsidiary Depfa

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 01:00
Slowdown in Europe leads to calls for ECB action

Slowdown in Europe leads to calls for ECB action

Poor figures on growth from leading euro economies Germany and France

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 01:00
GDP figures not worrying Germany

GDP figures not worrying Germany

Statistics involve first use of new methodology to allow greater comparison

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 01:00
Berlin: a city in a state of nervous flux

Berlin: a city in a state of nervous flux

Some Berliners worry the city’s free spirit – and affordable rents – are being eroded by property speculation

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 01:00
Europe divided over  Iraq crisis as hopes of co-ordinated response falters

Europe divided over Iraq crisis as hopes of co-ordinated response falters

Paris breaks ranks with plan to send arms to help defend Yazidis

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 01:00
Is the Dublin property boom an indicator that Ireland is over the hump?

Is the Dublin property boom an indicator that Ireland is over the hump?

A German newspaper this week it informed its readersof its concerns over property prices in the capital

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 01:00
Berlin plays down Israeli call for Germany to lead Gaza mission

Berlin plays down Israeli call for Germany to lead Gaza mission

During peace talks, German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier offered to restore an EU presence at the Rafah checkpoint

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 01:01
Man suspected of stealing Schumacher records found dead

Man suspected of stealing Schumacher records found dead

Air rescue employee accused of offering to sell medical records to media outlets

Thu Aug 07 2014 - 01:00
More than 20,000 join privacy action against Facebook

More than 20,000 join privacy action against Facebook

Lawsuit initiated by Austrian privacy campaigner Max Schrems over data protection

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 13:56
German court agrees to end Ecclestone bribery case for €75m

German court agrees to end Ecclestone bribery case for €75m

Formula One boss was on trial accused of bribing ex-banker over sale of stake in F1

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
German police to cut numbers at Bundesliga  matches

German police to cut numbers at Bundesliga matches

Tight budgets behind standoff as federal states try to meet new deficit targets

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 09:08
Anger, kindness, humour: Berlin’s notes a travel guide to the city’s soul

Anger, kindness, humour: Berlin’s notes a travel guide to the city’s soul

The pieces of paper Berliners leave for each other make for compulsive reading

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:00
Poles  bite back over Russian fruit ban

Poles bite back over Russian fruit ban

Thousands take to eating apples in Twitter campaign

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:00
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