Jokes don’t travel? Germans aren’t funny? Don’t make me laugh
The comedian Eddie Izzard has exploded the myths that jokes can’t travel and that German humour doesn’t exist
Chaos at Frankfurt airport as strike halts traffic
Europe’s second-largest hub closed after security staff strike
Ex-Swiss guard complains of sexual advances in Vatican
Over 20 reported sexual advances from priests, bishops and a cardinal
Angela Merkel is under fire as inner circle seek rich pickings elsewhere
Chancellor’s chief-of-staff poised to accept €1 million position with state-owned train company
Skiing after Schumacher
The former F1 champion’s name has been added to a list of prominent ski accidents, injuries and fatalities, and sparked debated about the risks associated with the sport
EU confirms investigation of Germany’s trade surplus
New EU rules allow in-depth review of member states to identify imbalances
Social Democrats warn against third term for Merkel
Germany’s Election: Pledges to raise minimum wage but opposition coalition behind in final polls
Germany’s working poor put Merkel on the defensive
Growing low-wage economy sparks election minimum wage promises
Euro exit could benefit Germany says Hans-Werner Sinn
Influential economist says ‘Germany can exist without the euro’
Barroso defends Merkel over austerity
Germany not to blame for crisis, says European Commission president
Austerity on the menu as Van Rompuy dines with Merkel
European Commission president José Manuel Barroso’s assertion that austerity had ‘reached its limits’ in Europe provides backdrop to meeting
On Germany, the lady was for turning
Thatcher’s foreign secretary Douglas Hurd urged her not to obstruct history
Ireland vulnerable to crisis shocks - German economist
German economic ranking places France in fourth place
German coalition partner seeks relaxation of dual citizenship laws
Call by Free Democrats likely to put party on collision course with conservative wing of Merkel’s party
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