Angela Merkel

Read the latest news, analysis, and features on former German chancellor and CDU politician Angela Merkel, who led Germany from 2005 to 2021

German report dismisses welfare tourism claims

Tighter rules and additional assistance promised by Berlin

By Derek ScallyThu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00

German insists trade subordinate to politics in Russia row

Finance minister claims crisis with Russia ‘primarily about international law, which must be adhered to’

By Derek ScallyMon Mar 24 2014 - 23:10

Russia warned of more sanctions if Ukraine crisis escalates

G7 leaders meet on sidelines of nuclear security summit in The Hague

Mon Mar 24 2014 - 21:40

EU extends sanctions to Putin’s allies

Deputy Russian prime minister and media head put on sanctions list

By Suzanne LynchSat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00

Merkel’s defiance of Moscow runs counter to cultural sympathy for powerful factions

Chancellor’s stance on Putin has provoked claims of ‘Russia-bashing’

By Derek ScallySat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00

EU moves to reduce energy dependency on Russia

Leaders agree to accelerate quest for more secure energy supplies as Ukraine tensions continue

Fri Mar 21 2014 - 16:58

Merkel toughens stance on Crimea

EU leaders locked in discussions over sanctions

By Derek ScallyFri Mar 21 2014 - 01:00

EU leaders meet after Obama raises stakes in Crimea row

Ukraine crisis dominating Brussels summit after US, Russian authorities trade blows

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 21:22

Merkel upbeat on euro zone growth potential in 2014

German chancellor says growth could rise above 1.2 per cent forecast by commission

Thu Mar 20 2014 - 09:07

West must prise Ukraine from Putin’s claws

By Martin WolfWed Mar 19 2014 - 08:08

Cameron lists demands for EU renegotiation

British PM seeks limits on EU judicial powers and migration

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:01

Crimeans vote overwhelmingly to join Russia

Result alarms Ukraine and triggers worst crisis in East-West relations since Cold War

Sun Mar 16 2014 - 20:19

Moscow-Washington talks aim to avert sanctions over Crimea crisis

Russian and US military are on manoeuvres close to Ukraine

By Daniel McLaughlinFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00

Russia holds military exercises on Ukraine border

Putin shows no sign of backing down on plans to annex its neighbour’s Crimea region

Thu Mar 13 2014 - 21:43

Spirit of Edward Snowden permeates CeBIT tech fair

Tech gathering focuses on privacy for big data and cloud storage

By Derek ScallyThu Mar 13 2014 - 01:10

Merkel backs sanctions as G7 condemns Russia

Obama says international community will will ‘stand firmly behind the Ukrainian government’ over Crimea

By Derek Scally and Simon CarswellThu Mar 13 2014 - 00:17

Ukraine crisis undermines support for Putin’s Eurasia plan

Kazakhstan president speaks out in defence of Ukraine territorial integrity

By Isabel GorstWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Russia preparing counter-proposals for Crimea

Russian forces strengthen control over Crimea as contentious referendum nears

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 10:53

Ukraine vows to keep every ‘single centimetre’ of land

Khodorkovsky joins EU and US condemnation of Putin’s Crimea incursion

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

Merkel talks about books and Berlin Wall with Dublin students

‘I lived for 34 years behind the wall’, says German chancellor

By Suzanne LynchSat Mar 08 2014 - 01:16

Merkel hopeful on banking union

Chancellor does not rule out direct EU aid to ease burden of €60bn banking bailout

By Arthur BeesleySat Mar 08 2014 - 01:01

St Bono wows EU leaders at convention centre

Angela Merkel and Enda Kenny fly the flags

By Miriam LordFri Mar 07 2014 - 22:41

Irish people not troika bailed out State, claims Bono

U2 frontman addresses Merkel and EPP members in Dublin

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 16:44

EPP elects Juncker as candidate for EC presidency

Victory closer than expected, with former Luxembourg prime minister winning 382-245

By Suzanne LynchFri Mar 07 2014 - 14:57

Irish people still paying the painful price for folly over banks

Opinion: The continent is being reordered along German lines and wages forced down

By Sahra WagenknechtFri Mar 07 2014 - 14:00

Q&A: What is the EPP and why is it here?

Centre-right politicians from all over Europe are converging on Dublin – we explain why

By Suzanne LynchFri Mar 07 2014 - 10:22

Bono to address EPP summit on Europe’s role in world

U2 singer invited to speak by Taoiseach Enda Kenny

By Arthur BeesleyFri Mar 07 2014 - 06:51

Merkel endorsement likely to give Juncker edge over Barnier

Taoiseach hosts biggest international political event in Dublin for years

By Arthur BeesleyFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00

Crimean parliament seeks to join Russia

EU leaders unlikely to impose sanctions

By Suzanne Lynch and Daniel McLaughlinThu Mar 06 2014 - 14:26

Ukraine likely to dominate first day of Dublin Congress

Seventeen heads of state to attend EPP event

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 06 2014 - 11:19

London to take ‘extra steps’ to punish Russia over Ukraine

Cost and consequences need to follow Putin’s actions, Cameron tells Commons

By Mark HennessyThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00

UK’s Euroscepticism has robbed it of inside role in EU decision-making

Europe Letter: as the UK tries to change its relationship with the EU, sympathetic voices at the top are important

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00

Merkel becomes diplomatic link between Russia rattling its chains and US threatening sanctions

Berlin desnies restraint is appeasement

By Derek ScallyWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00

Restrictions announced ahead of EPP congress

Recently freed Ukrainian politician Yulia Tymoshenko listed as speaker at Dublin event

By Éanna Ó CaollaíTue Mar 04 2014 - 13:21

Tymoshenko among Kiev uprising figures to visit Dublin

New Ukraine PM and freed opposition leader confirmed for EPP congress on Thursday

By Suzanne LynchTue Mar 04 2014 - 12:03

US success proves European disciples of austerity wrong

Opinion: None of the horrendous consequences predicted by hawks has come to pass

By Fintan O'TooleTue Mar 04 2014 - 12:01

Russia says reports of ultimatum to Ukraine forces ‘nonsense’

Demand to surrender by 3am Irish time reported by Interfax news agency

By Daniel McLaughlin in SimferopolMon Mar 03 2014 - 07:36

US warns Moscow of ‘huge price’ to pay as Russians spread out across Crimea

Ukraine says it is on ‘brink of disaster’

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:01

Kenny’s track record could land him a key EU position

Opinion: Taoiseach’s obvious enjoyment of his job is a key aspect of creating confidence

By Stephen CollinsSun Mar 02 2014 - 12:31

EU ‘northern alliance’ still rooted in British wishful thinking

Speculation over northern bloc to reform EU along London lines viewed sceptically in Berlin

By Derek ScallySat Mar 01 2014 - 01:00

Merkel’s message

Fri Feb 28 2014 - 17:45

Merkel tries to soothe British concerns on EU

German chancellor seeks to dampen expectations, saying she cannot satisfy all wishes

By Mark HennessyFri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00

Merkel delivers political master class in London

The chancellor’s words were perfectly clear but Conservatives may choose not to listen

By Mark HennessyFri Feb 28 2014 - 01:00

Merkel ‘cannot satisfy’ all of Britain’s EU wishes

German chancellor in London for series of high-level meetings

Thu Feb 27 2014 - 13:06

Merkel’s London message likely to fall short of British expectations

German leader to address parliament and meet Queen Elizabeth on high-profile visit

By Derek ScallyThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00

Merkel’s party backs Juncker to lead conservatives in EU elections

German backing key ahead of next week’s Dublin meeting

By Derek ScallyWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00

Enda reaches for the backburner as Shatter faces a day of grilling

The Taoiseach stepped in to stop the Garda row boiling over. The flame isn’t off, but he has bought some time

By Miriam LordWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00

Tymoshenko may visit Dublin for meeting next week

Freed Ukrainian opposition figure invited to summit

By Suzanne LynchTue Feb 25 2014 - 17:33

Renzi showcases shamelessly populist style in Italian senate

PM raises hackles by addressing parliamentarians with one hand in his pocket

By Paddy AgnewTue Feb 25 2014 - 08:43

Merkel brings cabinet to Israel in attempt to boost relations

German chancellor to receive Israel’s highest civilian honour for ‘unwavering commitment’

By Derek ScallyTue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00

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