The Irish Times

Poland agrees deal with UK to erect wall on Belarus border

Pressure begins to ease at border as migrants brought to Belarusian-run warehouse

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:56

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

Polish prime minister warns ‘stability and security of the entire EU is at stake’

Polish politicians fear a deliberate provocation by Belarus could cause serious incident involving migrants at EU’s eastern border

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 20:02

Singer exposes faultline in Germany’s vaccination debate

99 Red Balloons singer lends voice to those against curbs as Delta takes centre stage

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 20:00

Death toll reaches 120 amid 'catastrophic' flooding in western Europe

More than 1,300 unaccounted for south of Cologne, Belgium declares day of mourning

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 19:44

Floods in Germany, Belgium leave more than 60 dead, dozens missing

Climate change now likely to be high on political agenda ahead of September election

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 22:25

Euro 2020 crowds ‘a recipe for disaster’

Decision to allow large crowds in stadiums described as “utterly irresponsible”

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 18:41

European states to take in 400 children after Moria camp fire

Germany says it will accept up to 150 minors despite cities saying they can take in more

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 15:19

Coronavirus: Number of cases in the US passes two million

World round-up: Cases soar in Pakistan; Italian PM to be questioned by prosecutors

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 22:37

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

Germany reopens gun law debates after shisha bar killings

Gunman who killed nine in attack in Hanau sent letter to prosecutors in November

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:51

German synagogue attack suspect planned ‘massacre’, prosecutors say

Shock after gunman livestreamed attack in Halle in which two people were shot dead

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:54

EU nations come to Italy’s aid over relocating migrants

Germany, France and Malta to accept people rescued from Mediterranean in new plan

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 20:00

Man accused of pushing boy in front of Frankfurt train had ‘psychological problems’

Suspect, who lived in Switzerland, had no apparent motive for the attack

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 17:43

German Jews warned against wearing skullcaps in public

Official issues controversial warning amid surge in anti-Semitism in Germany

Sun May 26 2019 - 20:42

German former spy chief loses role after lambasting Merkel government

Hans-Georg Maassen criticised coalition’s ‘naive’ immigration policy in speech

Mon Nov 05 2018 - 20:40

Merkel’s conservative allies humbled in Bavarian state poll

Exit polls show Christian Social Union bleeding votes to Greens and far-right

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 20:19

Bavarian election could be the canary in the mine for Merkel

Poor showings for her centre-right alliance could catalyse her transition out of power

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:01

Protesters gather following man’s death in German town

Fears of more anti-immigrant tensions as two Afghans detained

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 19:40

Merkel eyes reform of ‘dysfunctional’ EU migration agreement

Chancellor wants ‘fairer’ burden-sharing to more evenly distribute refugees in Europe

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 17:28

Bavarian asylum camps open their doors

Agencies based in ‘anchor centres’ to take hardline approach, state premier says

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 20:30

Merkel ‘livid’ over interior minister’s Brexit intervention

Horst Seehofer warned European Commission of security risks posed by its Brexit stance

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 17:15

Austrians insist they will respond to Bavarian transit camps

EU fears grow that if Vienna closes border with Italy Schengen zone will unravel

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 20:12

Merkel ground down by Germany’s new political poker

Chancellor’s legacy tied forever to refugee hand she played on principled hunch

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 05:18

Austria and Italy react to German border control plan

Vienna rejects proposal to pass asylum seekers back over Austrian border

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 20:35

Merkel to meet allies in last attempt to avoid rupture

Germany’s interior minister offered to resign over EU deal to tackle immigration

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 07:39

Mood darkens in Germany as economic warning signs mount

Never-ending crises take toll on Merkel as gloss comes off football team and economy

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 01:00

Merkel in bid to save German coalition with asylum-seeker deal

EU members at summit agree on processing centres for refugees and to bolster Frontex

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 00:27

Future of EU hinges on solving migration issue, says Merkel

German chancellor under increasing pressure to secure comprehensive EU-wide deal

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 13:28

CSU pressure on Merkel over refugees has harmed party, poll shows

Observers suggest CSU demands on German chancellor may be running out of steam

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 19:58

Refugee issue dominates informal talks ahead of EU summit

France calls for penalties for countries rejecting migrants with proven asylum status

Sun Jun 24 2018 - 21:04

Bavarian conservatives heading for ‘German Brexit’ over migrants

SPD leader claims they will oppose coalition partner’s crackdown against Merkel’s wishes

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 20:25

Central European states say border security must be EU migration priority

Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia to skip EU mini-summit on migration

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 18:57

EU states to meet on Sunday to tackle growing migration rifts

Issue bringing bitter political divisions to a head in Europe and United States

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 19:24