Consider the conditions of Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s detention in Germany

German leader placed subtle pressure on Taoiseach to assist his goal of slashing bloc’s spending by several hundred billion euro

On sanctions for Israel, Friedrich Merz says ‘we don’t want to, we won’t do it, we cannot do it’

As details emerge of the perpetrator’s failed attempts to join Islamic State, scrutiny is mounting on courts, police and deradicalisation efforts

Nina Warken’s promotion to chancellor’s right hand seen as a reward for delivering a major healthcare reform package

Country’s political leaders yet to have an awkward conversation with their own voters

Chancellor hopes reforms will kick-start the economy. Critics say they don’t go far enough

Whether soccer or rail, many see a wider malaise gripping Germany

Berlin wants to loosen the shackles on the BND as part of a Europe-wide drive to reduce dependence on US intelligence

Outgoing British PM helped boost security for Continent, says Ursula von der Leyen

Germany pulled out of Airbus-Dassault consortium for project this week

BSW alliance, struggling around margins to enter Bundestag, may be able to find common ground with Alternative for Germany

Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggested interim step of associate membership without voting rights

German chancellor suggests allowing Ukrainian officials to attend EU summits but not vote

Friedrich Merz tells conference he no longer sees country as a land of opportunity

Nearly five years after leaving office, the former German chancellor may be drawn back into diplomacy – despite questions over her record on Russia

Merz hampered by poor political communication and even worse political co-ordination

Micheál Martin says further cost-of-living measures coming in next budget

Fear US will withdraw weapons faster than Europe can develop alternatives

Donald Trump reacts to criticism by German chancellor Merz of US war in Iran