The Irish Times

EU agrees fresh Belarus sanctions, hitting Irish leasing companies

Belarus regime has flown in 18,000 people from Middle East to provoke tensions, says Coveney

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 18:30

Poland and Belarus face off over migrants in growing geopolitical row

Leaders of opposing countries accuse Putin and EU respectively of orchestrating crisis

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 19:25

Scramble to stop ‘de facto Polexit’

EU cash for Poland in question as European Commission gathers response

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 19:32

EU vows to face down challenge to legal order by Polish right-wing government

Polish ruling on reach of EU law risks ‘de-facto exit’ from bloc, French minister warns

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 19:28

EU sets terms for diplomatic return to Kabul as rivals vie for influence

European countries aim for alliances to manage migration and security threats

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 19:36

Europe seeks allies in central Asia to tackle fallout from Afghanistan

Uzbekistan closes border to Afghans as region fears refugee and security crises

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 19:15

UN warns of summary executions and restrictions on women in Taliban-controlled areas

Evacuations will not be done before deadline for exit of Western forces, Germany warns

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 15:55

Afghanistan: European countries scramble to evacuate people before deadline

Leaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troops

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 19:21

US and allies race to evacuate staff as Taliban take over Kabul

US embassy advises citizens not to travel to Kabul airport as reports of it ‘taking fire’

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 21:06

Poland's spy trial highlights fears of China's growing reach in Europe

Hungary alarms some EU allies with rapid expansion of Chinese and Huawei ties

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 20:49

Germany officially calls colonial-era killings in Namibia ‘genocide’

Germany to fund €1.1 billion of development projects for genocide-affected communities

Fri May 28 2021 - 11:28

West vows to pile sanctions on Belarus after Ryanair incident

Russia denies entry to two EU airlines in apparent support of Lukashenko

Thu May 27 2021 - 19:13

EU to sanction Russian officials over Navalny treatment

Move over Kremlin critic’s jailing would be first use of bloc’s so-called Magnitsky Act

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 21:04

Dublin and Berlin bound by new spirit of energetic goodwill

Ireland’s ties with Germany reach level of intensity previously reserved for London

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 01:00

Russia expels European diplomats as Navalny case sours relations

German, Swedish and Polish diplomats accused of attending anti-Putin protests

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 16:01

More than 1,000 arrested as West lambasts Russia over jailing of Navalny

Moscow rejects EU and US ‘meddling’ as riot police arrest anti-Putin protesters

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 06:38

EU ministers back US return to Iran nuclear deal under Biden

US president-elect says he sees a return to the current 2015 agreement as the best immediate route to regional stability

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 19:08

A Joe Biden presidency: The likely winners and losers among world leaders

Rightwing populists will be scrambling to adapt to the departure of Donald Trump

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 11:22

Europe co-ordinates Biden congratulations and formulates to-do list

Trump’s lack of credibility among EU leaders clear in orchestrated response

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 18:34

US allies express hope for fresh start after four years of Trump

World leaders congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in presidential election

Sun Nov 08 2020 - 10:09

US election: European politicians pin hopes on Biden victory

Some prematurely congratulate Democrat, while others optimistic on climate accord

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 20:28

Euro zone economic forecasts slashed on fresh lockdowns

Risk of further future lockdowns could also make consumers more cautious about spending

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 07:46

EU to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning

France and Germany press for swift action in sign of hardening stance towards Moscow

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 18:24

Thai king’s sojourn in Bavaria causes diplomatic headache

Merkel government warns Vajiralongkorn to stop conducting state business from German soil

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 10:32

Miriam Lord: Restricted movement for Leo as Micheál finds his stride

We are learning that a pandemic, along with a week, is a long time in politics

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 03:30

Merkel demands Kremlin explanation as Navalny poisoning confirmed

Chemical nerve agent Novichok was used to poison Russian opposition leader, Germany says

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 17:38

New Lebanon government must ‘tackle corruption’

Country needs administration that can fight graft, says German minister

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 19:34

Coronavirus: Traffic jams and a run on cigarettes as many EU borders open

Germany opens its doors as Spain brings forward reopening by 10 days to June 21st

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 17:24

Berlin opposes Israeli plan to annex areas of the occupied West Bank

Annexation would be incompatible with international law, Maas warns

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 19:02

Europe faces black summer for tourism sector due to Covid-19

Ministers meet to co-ordinate help for sector as pandemic shutdown crushes travel plans

Mon Apr 27 2020 - 20:02

World leaders condemn Donald Trump decision to halt WHO funding

World Health Organisation head says it regrets decision and is reviewing impact on finances

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 16:49

The Irish Times view on global politics in a time of crisis: multilateralism under strain

The UN security council has gone AWOL and states are turning inward to contain the virus

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 19:45

Coronavirus: German vaccine developer rejects US buy-up bid

Donald Trump is reportedly trying to gain exclusive access to German firm’s reseach

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 12:26

Merkel condemns ‘poison’ of racism after gunman kills nine in Germany

Man (43) with far-right links attacks people in two shisha bars in Hanau

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 13:48