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Call for law change as number of children abroad receiving benefits rises

Call for law change as number of children abroad receiving benefits rises

SPD leader Andrea Nahles has said she will meet with disgruntled mayors amid growing concerns about a rise in the number of child benefit payments flowing into other EU countries.

EU must open markets to 'all African goods', says Development Minister

EU must open markets to 'all African goods', says Development Minister

Seehofer pushes Italy and Greece to take back more migrants

Seehofer pushes Italy and Greece to take back more migrants

German ministers hail trade announcement from Juncker and Trump

German ministers hail trade announcement from Juncker and Trump

Italy reassures Germany by pledging to accept migrants rescued at sea

Italy reassures Germany by pledging to accept migrants rescued at sea

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Hunt warns no Brexit deal could harm German ties for 'a generation'

Hunt warns no Brexit deal could harm German ties for 'a generation'

The German NGO ship Lifeline - people smugglers or life savers?

The German NGO ship Lifeline - people smugglers or life savers?

Migration could decide Europe's 'destiny', says Merkel

Migration could decide Europe's 'destiny', says Merkel

Why NRW is arguably more of a 'front line' state on refugees than Italy

Why NRW is arguably more of a 'front line' state on refugees than Italy

Merkel pleads for more humanity in refugee debate

Merkel pleads for more humanity in refugee debate

From migration to defence: Germany and France announce EU reform ideas

From migration to defence: Germany and France announce EU reform ideas

The refugee debate: just how ‘open’ are Germany’s borders?

The refugee debate: just how ‘open’ are Germany’s borders?

Merkel gets ultimatum from ally over asylum seekers

Merkel gets ultimatum from ally over asylum seekers

Merkel party slumps in polls as dispute on refugees threatens split

Merkel party slumps in polls as dispute on refugees threatens split

Bundesbank slashes growth forecast for this year, optimistic for 2019

Bundesbank slashes growth forecast for this year, optimistic for 2019

Foreign Minister tells Merkel to 'show courage' and create a 'big Europe'

Foreign Minister tells Merkel to 'show courage' and create a 'big Europe'

These are the German lakes not deemed to have excellent swimming water

These are the German lakes not deemed to have excellent swimming water

Eurosceptic in Italy's government standoff is 'radically anti-German'

Eurosceptic in Italy's government standoff is 'radically anti-German'

EU takes Germany to court over poor quality of air

EU takes Germany to court over poor quality of air

European commissioner Oettinger says Britain's May is 'weak'

European commissioner Oettinger says Britain's May is 'weak'

Macron urges Germany to step up at 'historic moment' for EU

Macron urges Germany to step up at 'historic moment' for EU

President Steinmeier sees 'substantial change' in trans-Atlantic ties

President Steinmeier sees 'substantial change' in trans-Atlantic ties

Germany expects US to impose steel and aluminium tariffs from May 1st

Germany expects US to impose steel and aluminium tariffs from May 1st

Germany to accept 10,000 refugees as part of EU-wide programme

Germany to accept 10,000 refugees as part of EU-wide programme

Vice or virtue? Berlin exhibition charts Germans' penny-pinching mania

Vice or virtue? Berlin exhibition charts Germans' penny-pinching mania

Brexit deadline for firms next week, German industry warns

Brexit deadline for firms next week, German industry warns

Germany blasts Trump’s steel tariffs, vows 'cool and clear' response

Germany blasts Trump’s steel tariffs, vows 'cool and clear' response

EU urges Germany to introduce air pollution toll for drivers

EU urges Germany to introduce air pollution toll for drivers

Your reactions to Germany’s ‘free public transport’ idea

Your reactions to Germany’s ‘free public transport’ idea

German government plays down 'free public transport' plan

German government plays down 'free public transport' plan

Germany considers free public transport in fight to banish air pollution

Germany considers free public transport in fight to banish air pollution

German, French MPs urge closer bond on friendship anniversary

German, French MPs urge closer bond on friendship anniversary

Hard Brexit 'could cost 14,000 jobs' at German car suppliers

Hard Brexit 'could cost 14,000 jobs' at German car suppliers

One quarter of EU Blue Card holders in Germany from India: report

One quarter of EU Blue Card holders in Germany from India: report

Top German, Turkish diplomats to meet in Lower Saxony

Top German, Turkish diplomats to meet in Lower Saxony

2017

EU approves Lufthansa buyout of Air Berlin assets

EU approves Lufthansa buyout of Air Berlin assets

Free trade deal with Brits will minimize harm to EU economy: German economist

Free trade deal with Brits will minimize harm to EU economy: German economist

SPD leader Schulz calls for 'United States of Europe' by 2025

SPD leader Schulz calls for 'United States of Europe' by 2025

EU needs to project its power in Trump era in order to survive, says German Foreign Minister

EU needs to project its power in Trump era in order to survive, says German Foreign Minister

Schulz says EU allies urged him to join Merkel government and push for reforms

Schulz says EU allies urged him to join Merkel government and push for reforms

Germans fear for future of döner kebab after EU objects to change in rules

Germans fear for future of döner kebab after EU objects to change in rules

Food producers in Germany take note: EU rules set to tighten from 2018

Food producers in Germany take note: EU rules set to tighten from 2018

Macron says German political crisis 'not in our interest'

Macron says German political crisis 'not in our interest'

EU planning to sue Germany over dirty air in cities: report

EU planning to sue Germany over dirty air in cities: report

Britain’s exit from the EU will cost Germany billions: EU report

Britain’s exit from the EU will cost Germany billions: EU report

Macron confident future German government won't oppose EU reforms

Macron confident future German government won't oppose EU reforms

Border controls between Austria and Germany to stay in place, Berlin confirms

Border controls between Austria and Germany to stay in place, Berlin confirms

Macron urges Merkel to fight for EU reforms in Frankfurt

Macron urges Merkel to fight for EU reforms in Frankfurt

Macron to open Frankfurt book fair Tuesday, bringing message of closer EU union

Macron to open Frankfurt book fair Tuesday, bringing message of closer EU union

Merkel: Germany 'widely agrees' with France on EU reform

Merkel: Germany 'widely agrees' with France on EU reform

‘No surprise’: how Europe reacted to Germany’s ‘election of rage’

‘No surprise’: how Europe reacted to Germany’s ‘election of rage’

Germany opposed to rapid expansion of passport-free Schengen area

Germany opposed to rapid expansion of passport-free Schengen area

Germans happier with their country's direction than their EU neighbours, survey shows

Germans happier with their country's direction than their EU neighbours, survey shows

Brussels gives Berlin green light to temporarily rescue insolvent Air Berlin

Brussels gives Berlin green light to temporarily rescue insolvent Air Berlin

Merkel calls for extension of EU border controls in Schengen area

Merkel calls for extension of EU border controls in Schengen area

'The EU should not allow the symbol of peace in Europe to become a symbol of waste'

'The EU should not allow the symbol of peace in Europe to become a symbol of waste'

Germany is 'rejecting' responsibility for WWII, Polish ruling party head claims

Germany is 'rejecting' responsibility for WWII, Polish ruling party head claims

Europe must speak to China with one voice, says Merkel

Europe must speak to China with one voice, says Merkel

European leaders meet in Berlin to plot united front ahead of crunch G20 summit

European leaders meet in Berlin to plot united front ahead of crunch G20 summit

Merkel rebuffs UK, saying EU future more important than Brexit

Merkel rebuffs UK, saying EU future more important than Brexit

EU to host Helmut Kohl memorial ceremony in Strasbourg on July 1

EU to host Helmut Kohl memorial ceremony in Strasbourg on July 1

Europeans see Germany favourably, but think it has too much power

Europeans see Germany favourably, but think it has too much power

Door still open if Brits give up on Brexit, says German finance minister

Door still open if Brits give up on Brexit, says German finance minister

Number of Brits who became German shot up by 361 percent last year

Number of Brits who became German shot up by 361 percent last year

European mobile operators brace for end of roaming charges

European mobile operators brace for end of roaming charges

Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

Mexico to Merkel: we want 'significant increase' in trade

Germany and France vow to speed up eurozone integration

Germany and France vow to speed up eurozone integration

Merkel and Macron: the new power couple to shake up Europe

Merkel and Macron: the new power couple to shake up Europe

'Not a good idea': Germany warns against Macron's EU reforms

'Not a good idea': Germany warns against Macron's EU reforms

Italy and Germany call for EU mission on Libyan border

Italy and Germany call for EU mission on Libyan border

Germans some of toughest Europeans on Brexit talks, survey shows

Germans some of toughest Europeans on Brexit talks, survey shows

With Macron win secured, Germany looks to stronger EU future

With Macron win secured, Germany looks to stronger EU future

Germany urges EU not to break off Turkey accession talks

Germany urges EU not to break off Turkey accession talks

How a street movement to save the EU is starting in Germany

How a street movement to save the EU is starting in Germany

Merkel rejects May's call for parallel talks on EU-UK ties

Merkel rejects May's call for parallel talks on EU-UK ties

UK absent as EU leaders seek unity on 60th birthday

UK absent as EU leaders seek unity on 60th birthday

Eight in ten Germans think the EU needs to be reformed

Eight in ten Germans think the EU needs to be reformed

Berlin and Paris plan European centre to fight radicalism

Berlin and Paris plan European centre to fight radicalism

Turkey accuses Merkel of 'supporting terrorists'

Turkey accuses Merkel of 'supporting terrorists'

Germany demands more ambition from EU partners over post-Brexit future

Germany demands more ambition from EU partners over post-Brexit future

Rights groups urge Germany to take in more refugees

Rights groups urge Germany to take in more refugees

Trump's free trade hostility is good news for EU, says commissioner

Trump's free trade hostility is good news for EU, says commissioner

Merkel calls for EU to maintain good relations with Washington

Merkel calls for EU to maintain good relations with Washington

Merkel hopes for 'fair' EU-Mercosur trade deal

Merkel hopes for 'fair' EU-Mercosur trade deal

Merkel says Europe's future could be two-speed

Merkel says Europe's future could be two-speed

Trump's top EU pick warns German media of 'seismic shift' in ties

Trump's top EU pick warns German media of 'seismic shift' in ties

Sweden and Germany emphasize 'shared values' and criticize Trump ban

Sweden and Germany emphasize 'shared values' and criticize Trump ban

Trump on the agenda as Merkel meets Löfven in Stockholm

Trump on the agenda as Merkel meets Löfven in Stockholm

German EU leader goes on defence over 'racist, homophobic' remarks

German EU leader goes on defence over 'racist, homophobic' remarks

Activists slam German EU man's new job after 'racist' remarks

Activists slam German EU man's new job after 'racist' remarks

2016

EU to sue Germany over Volkswagen emissions scandal

EU to sue Germany over Volkswagen emissions scandal

Germany: Erdogan threat to drop refugee deal 'not helpful'

Germany: Erdogan threat to drop refugee deal 'not helpful'

Germans are Europeans most immune to populism: study

Germans are Europeans most immune to populism: study

EU sues Germany over water-polluting farming

EU sues Germany over water-polluting farming

German EU leader apologizes for derogatory China remarks

German EU leader apologizes for derogatory China remarks

Why this gaffe-prone German is making Europe cringe

Why this gaffe-prone German is making Europe cringe

Top Merkel advisors: we should try to stop Brexit

Top Merkel advisors: we should try to stop Brexit

How Germany's plan to limit welfare could affect you

How Germany's plan to limit welfare could affect you

Germany to impose strict welfare curbs for EU migrants

Germany to impose strict welfare curbs for EU migrants

Merkel rallies German industry to take tough line on Brexit

Merkel rallies German industry to take tough line on Brexit

Green party demand 'quick and easy' citizenship for Brits

Green party demand 'quick and easy' citizenship for Brits

EU 'war' looms as German leader tries to cling to power

EU 'war' looms as German leader tries to cling to power

Germany to UK: don't enter trade talks before Brexit

Germany to UK: don't enter trade talks before Brexit

EU nations must not refuse Muslim migrants: Merkel

EU nations must not refuse Muslim migrants: Merkel

Eastern Europe pushes Germany for joint EU army

Eastern Europe pushes Germany for joint EU army

'We'll freeze Turkey talks' warns EU as arrests continue

'We'll freeze Turkey talks' warns EU as arrests continue

Erdogan accuses EU of not paying up under migrant deal

Erdogan accuses EU of not paying up under migrant deal

Three quarters of Germans fear terror attack 'soon'

Three quarters of Germans fear terror attack 'soon'

Merkel accepts UK's decision to delay triggering Brexit

Merkel accepts UK's decision to delay triggering Brexit

May to thrash out Brexit roadmap in Berlin, Paris talks

May to thrash out Brexit roadmap in Berlin, Paris talks

German investor confidence hits 4-year low on Brexit fears

German investor confidence hits 4-year low on Brexit fears

May to visit Berlin for first Brexit talks on Wednesday

May to visit Berlin for first Brexit talks on Wednesday

Germany bemused at pick of 'reckless con artist' Johnson

Germany bemused at pick of 'reckless con artist' Johnson

May wastes no time in calling Merkel, stresses friendly ties

May wastes no time in calling Merkel, stresses friendly ties

Property firms expect Frankfurt to win big on Brexit

Property firms expect Frankfurt to win big on Brexit

Merkel convinced Britain will trigger Article 50 for Brexit

Merkel convinced Britain will trigger Article 50 for Brexit

Germany to set out central role in EU defence plans

Germany to set out central role in EU defence plans

Post-Brexit, Germans feel more positively about the EU

Post-Brexit, Germans feel more positively about the EU

Schäuble warns of 'race to bottom' after UK tax cut plans

Schäuble warns of 'race to bottom' after UK tax cut plans

German EU executive wants fines for Spain, Portugal

German EU executive wants fines for Spain, Portugal

Germany derides 'disgraceful' Farage after resignation

Germany derides 'disgraceful' Farage after resignation

Vice-Chancellor calls to offer young Brits dual citizenship

Vice-Chancellor calls to offer young Brits dual citizenship

Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest in the heart of Berlin

Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest in the heart of Berlin

Pleas for pragmatism as EU charts post-Brexit future

Pleas for pragmatism as EU charts post-Brexit future

Merkel demands German vote on EU free trade deal

Merkel demands German vote on EU free trade deal

Brexit 'doesn't pose big risk' to German economy

Brexit 'doesn't pose big risk' to German economy

Germans rally on Twitter to show love for UK

Germans rally on Twitter to show love for UK

There's no way back for Britain, says 'sad' Merkel

There's no way back for Britain, says 'sad' Merkel

British business owner in Germany: why I support Brexit

British business owner in Germany: why I support Brexit

Merkel: Britain can’t cherry-pick Brexit terms

Merkel: Britain can’t cherry-pick Brexit terms

How Brits can escape to Germany and still feel at home

How Brits can escape to Germany and still feel at home

Merkel: no backroom deals with UK on Brexit

Merkel: no backroom deals with UK on Brexit

Germany and France urge deeper EU 'political union'

Germany and France urge deeper EU 'political union'

US urges EU and UK to 'divorce amicably'

US urges EU and UK to 'divorce amicably'

Europe's leaders bicker as Brexit reality bites

Europe's leaders bicker as Brexit reality bites

‘No need to be nasty over Brexit talks’: Merkel

‘No need to be nasty over Brexit talks’: Merkel

Brexit: French and German trade groups urge EU unity

Brexit: French and German trade groups urge EU unity

Brexit divorce must be 'quick': EU founding states

Brexit divorce must be 'quick': EU founding states

Europe's press mourns Brexit vote

Europe's press mourns Brexit vote

Germany says 'won't let anyone take Europe from us'

Germany says 'won't let anyone take Europe from us'

Brexit, a sign of anti-elite revolt: analysts

Brexit, a sign of anti-elite revolt: analysts

'Germany needs to make UK come to its senses'

'Germany needs to make UK come to its senses'

German far right 'cries for joy' after UK votes to leave EU

German far right 'cries for joy' after UK votes to leave EU

Merkel: Brexit has cut into European unity

Merkel: Brexit has cut into European unity

German stock market sees biggest drop since 2008 crash

German stock market sees biggest drop since 2008 crash

Brits in Berlin pub watch Brexit results in horror

Brits in Berlin pub watch Brexit results in horror

Brits in Germany left 'fuming' by Brexit polling card fiasco

Brits in Germany left 'fuming' by Brexit polling card fiasco

Brexit would lead to new focus on EU common security

Brexit would lead to new focus on EU common security

British traders in Berlin worry about impact of Brexit

British traders in Berlin worry about impact of Brexit

Has bureaucracy deprived Brits abroad of their vote?

Has bureaucracy deprived Brits abroad of their vote?

Almost half of Brits in Germany won't vote on Brexit

Almost half of Brits in Germany won't vote on Brexit

Germany sets conditions for EU banking union

Germany sets conditions for EU banking union

EU could fall to pieces after Brexit, Germany warns

EU could fall to pieces after Brexit, Germany warns

German EU envoy to Turkey resigns over refugee row

German EU envoy to Turkey resigns over refugee row

Just as many Germans sceptical of EU as Brits

Just as many Germans sceptical of EU as Brits

Huge majority of Germans want Britain to stay in EU

Huge majority of Germans want Britain to stay in EU

Stay in EU and keep your influence, Merkel tells Brits

Stay in EU and keep your influence, Merkel tells Brits

Med rescuers share human cost of refugee crisis

Med rescuers share human cost of refugee crisis

Germany gets its way over fresh aid for Greece

Germany gets its way over fresh aid for Greece

Merkel: Turkey failing to meet EU terms for visa-free travel

Merkel: Turkey failing to meet EU terms for visa-free travel

German smokers now faced with pics of rotting teeth

German smokers now faced with pics of rotting teeth

Germany sticks to 'nein' on debt relief for Greece

Germany sticks to 'nein' on debt relief for Greece

Brits: Why vote away your right to move in Europe?

Brits: Why vote away your right to move in Europe?

Brits: don't let bumbling councils steal your vote

Brits: don't let bumbling councils steal your vote

Berlin: Brexit could trigger new Northern Irish conflict

Berlin: Brexit could trigger new Northern Irish conflict

Out means out, Germany warns Brexit camp

Out means out, Germany warns Brexit camp

Court rejects Erdogan's challenge against Bild boss

Court rejects Erdogan's challenge against Bild boss

Berlin had Cameron over a barrel, claim Brexit camp

Berlin had Cameron over a barrel, claim Brexit camp

British expats: have your say in this historic decision

British expats: have your say in this historic decision

Germany 'expects Turkey to stick to EU refugee deal'

Germany 'expects Turkey to stick to EU refugee deal'

'Nationalism will rise unless EU borders protected': Merkel

'Nationalism will rise unless EU borders protected': Merkel

Jet-setters rejoice: roaming price caps start Saturday

Jet-setters rejoice: roaming price caps start Saturday

Germany, France want 'brake' on visa-free travel from Turkey

Germany, France want 'brake' on visa-free travel from Turkey

'Keep Germany at heart of united Europe': Obama

'Keep Germany at heart of united Europe': Obama

Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?

Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?

Four-fifths of Germans want Brits to stay in EU

Four-fifths of Germans want Brits to stay in EU

Germany 'would be biggest loser from Brexit’

Germany 'would be biggest loser from Brexit’

Germany and France hopeful for deal over Greece

Germany and France hopeful for deal over Greece

5 practical things Brits abroad can do to keep UK in the EU

5 practical things Brits abroad can do to keep UK in the EU

First Syrian refugees arrive under disputed Turkey deal

First Syrian refugees arrive under disputed Turkey deal

EU 'too clunky to copy German anti-terror model'

EU 'too clunky to copy German anti-terror model'

'Europe's defenders must share data to fight terror'

'Europe's defenders must share data to fight terror'

EU and Turkey strike deal to send back migrants

EU and Turkey strike deal to send back migrants

Europe 'united' in push for Turkey deal: Merkel

Europe 'united' in push for Turkey deal: Merkel

Merkel: EU summit 'first real chance' to solve refugee crisis

Merkel: EU summit 'first real chance' to solve refugee crisis

'You've completely failed' angry Macedonia tells Berlin

'You've completely failed' angry Macedonia tells Berlin

Merkel welcomes Turkey's plan to take back migrants

Merkel welcomes Turkey's plan to take back migrants

Merkel scuppers EU plan to close Balkan refugee route

Merkel scuppers EU plan to close Balkan refugee route

Germany 'would cry' if Britain leaves Europe

Germany 'would cry' if Britain leaves Europe

US overtakes France as Germany's biggest customer

US overtakes France as Germany's biggest customer

Bring refugees from Greece yourself, Austria tells Merkel

Bring refugees from Greece yourself, Austria tells Merkel

Germany can force refugees to stay put, EU court rules

Germany can force refugees to stay put, EU court rules

Desperate refugees stuck in Greece call for Merkel's help

Desperate refugees stuck in Greece call for Merkel's help

'I will do my damn duty' on refugees, says Merkel

'I will do my damn duty' on refugees, says Merkel

Berlin Brits share fears and beers over Europe vote

Berlin Brits share fears and beers over Europe vote

Abolishing open borders 'could cost Germany €235 bn'

Abolishing open borders 'could cost Germany €235 bn'

'It is a fair deal': Merkel defends EU-British accord

'It is a fair deal': Merkel defends EU-British accord

Large majority of Europeans back Merkel on refugee quota

Large majority of Europeans back Merkel on refugee quota

UK asks for German help to stop 'welfare shopping'

UK asks for German help to stop 'welfare shopping'

5 things on Merkel's to-do list to save Europe

5 things on Merkel's to-do list to save Europe

Merkel will outlast all her critics on refugees: Juncker

Merkel will outlast all her critics on refugees: Juncker

Govt denies plan to cut refugee numbers by half

Govt denies plan to cut refugee numbers by half

1/3 of British and German managers fear Brexit havoc

1/3 of British and German managers fear Brexit havoc

'Don't leave us alone with France', Lufthansa begs Brits

'Don't leave us alone with France', Lufthansa begs Brits

EU 'will still accept Syrians after Turkey deal', says Merkel

EU 'will still accept Syrians after Turkey deal', says Merkel

What Britain has yet to learn from Germany

What Britain has yet to learn from Germany

Europe's border: Germany's new showdown with Greece

Europe's border: Germany's new showdown with Greece

'Merkel should be ready to flee to South America': AfD leader

'Merkel should be ready to flee to South America': AfD leader

Cameron woos Germans with EU reform plan

Cameron woos Germans with EU reform plan

Brussels talks set to tackle Nordic borders

Brussels talks set to tackle Nordic borders

Denmark begins German border passport checks

Denmark begins German border passport checks

2015

2015: the year Merkel became Europe's boss

2015: the year Merkel became Europe's boss

EU won't turn back clock for you, Merkel warns UK

EU won't turn back clock for you, Merkel warns UK

Merkel pins refugee crisis hopes on Turkey

Merkel pins refugee crisis hopes on Turkey

60,000 Germans want Google to forget them

60,000 Germans want Google to forget them

Merkel tries to hit tough-but-fair note on refugees

Merkel tries to hit tough-but-fair note on refugees

800,000 'irregular' EU entries in 2015: Frontex

800,000 'irregular' EU entries in 2015: Frontex

Osborne woos German firms with 'shared values'

Osborne woos German firms with 'shared values'

Canny China profits from UK-Germany rivalry

Canny China profits from UK-Germany rivalry

Bundestag president calls TTIP undemocratic

Bundestag president calls TTIP undemocratic

1 in 5 young Germans threatened by poverty

1 in 5 young Germans threatened by poverty

Tensions high at EU, Balkans refugee summit

Tensions high at EU, Balkans refugee summit

Merkel's deal with Turkey angers left and right

Merkel's deal with Turkey angers left and right

German business, public back UK EU reform plan

German business, public back UK EU reform plan

I'm not scared of polls or my own party: Merkel

I'm not scared of polls or my own party: Merkel

West must 'treat Russia properly': Juncker

West must 'treat Russia properly': Juncker

Exports set for record year despite hiccup

Exports set for record year despite hiccup

'Europe can't become a fortress': Merkel

'Europe can't become a fortress': Merkel

EU refugee rules are 'obsolete': Merkel

EU refugee rules are 'obsolete': Merkel

Four-fifths of Germans want border controls

Four-fifths of Germans want border controls

EU and Turkey 'agree plan to ease refugee flow'

EU and Turkey 'agree plan to ease refugee flow'

Get more young Brits to Germany: Ambassador

Get more young Brits to Germany: Ambassador

Refugee deal far short of what's needed: Merkel

Refugee deal far short of what's needed: Merkel

EU leaders commit fresh billions for refugees

EU leaders commit fresh billions for refugees

Merkel and Hollande plan 'historic' joint speech

Merkel and Hollande plan 'historic' joint speech

Germany takes 1/3 of all EU asylum applications

Germany takes 1/3 of all EU asylum applications

EU leaders to meet for emergency refugee talks

EU leaders to meet for emergency refugee talks

EU chiefs must hold migrant summit: Merkel

EU chiefs must hold migrant summit: Merkel

EU ministers fail to reach refugee quotas deal

EU ministers fail to reach refugee quotas deal

What Germany wants in crunch EU refugee talks

What Germany wants in crunch EU refugee talks

Germany 'isn't slamming door on refugees'

Germany 'isn't slamming door on refugees'

Why football embraces migrants

Why football embraces migrants

Almost 20,000 refugees arrive in one weekend

Almost 20,000 refugees arrive in one weekend

Biggest EU nations want refugees shared fairly

Biggest EU nations want refugees shared fairly

Refugee crisis tests EU's core ideals: Merkel

Refugee crisis tests EU's core ideals: Merkel

EU countries call for migrant crisis meeting

EU countries call for migrant crisis meeting

How Brits in Germany are facing Brexit fears

How Brits in Germany are facing Brexit fears

Germany challenges EU to agree on refugee plan

Germany challenges EU to agree on refugee plan

France, Germany call EU summit on migrants

France, Germany call EU summit on migrants

Refugee numbers to reach 800,000 in 2015

Refugee numbers to reach 800,000 in 2015

Germany, Sweden need help with migrants: UN

Germany, Sweden need help with migrants: UN

Eurozone approves huge new Greek bailout

Eurozone approves huge new Greek bailout

Police union wants EU border controls back

Police union wants EU border controls back

EU slackers should share refugee load: Gabriel

EU slackers should share refugee load: Gabriel

French minister criticizes Germany over Grexit

French minister criticizes Germany over Grexit

Satire and reality blur in parody party's strife

Satire and reality blur in parody party's strife

Varoufakis accuses creditors of 'terrorism'

Varoufakis accuses creditors of 'terrorism'

Greece edges closer to default catastrophe

Greece edges closer to default catastrophe

Berlin scolds Hungary on refugee rules breach

Berlin scolds Hungary on refugee rules breach

Survey: German faith in economy, EU waning

Survey: German faith in economy, EU waning

For business' sake, UK should stick with EU

For business' sake, UK should stick with EU

Germany pushes change in EU asylum plan

Germany pushes change in EU asylum plan

German industry: Brexit would be ‘disastrous’

German industry: Brexit would be ‘disastrous’

Hollande and Merkel deliver blow to Cameron

Hollande and Merkel deliver blow to Cameron

Give us a vote: we've got most to lose if UK quits

Give us a vote: we've got most to lose if UK quits

 
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Merkel pushes for Greece deal at Euro meet

Merkel pushes for Greece deal at Euro meet

Germany joins EU anti-trafficking mission

Germany joins EU anti-trafficking mission

Schäuble warns UK: no special treatment

Schäuble warns UK: no special treatment

Merkel calls for EU to share refugee load

Merkel calls for EU to share refugee load

EU leaders triple rescue mission funds

EU leaders triple rescue mission funds

Euro parliament leader warns of new shipwrecks

Euro parliament leader warns of new shipwrecks

Merkel: We must stop migrant traffickers

Merkel: We must stop migrant traffickers

Strong economy shrinks debt as share of GDP

Strong economy shrinks debt as share of GDP

Merkel downplays Greek meeting hopes

Merkel downplays Greek meeting hopes

Merkel reaches out to defuse Greece tension

Merkel reaches out to defuse Greece tension

EU's poorest countries 'could join Schengen'

EU's poorest countries 'could join Schengen'

German women earn 21.6 percent less than men

German women earn 21.6 percent less than men

Merkel to Greece: 'remain part of our story'

Merkel to Greece: 'remain part of our story'

2014

Angela, David...and Nigel

Angela, David...and Nigel

Cabinet agrees road toll for foreigners from 2016

Cabinet agrees road toll for foreigners from 2016

Germany asks for €89 bn of investment cash

Germany asks for €89 bn of investment cash

Warm welcome for EU investment plan

Warm welcome for EU investment plan

Britain's Major warns of 50-50 chance of EU exit

Britain's Major warns of 50-50 chance of EU exit

Merkel wants sanctions on Ukraine separatists

Merkel wants sanctions on Ukraine separatists

'Merkel can't negotiate on freedom of movement'

'Merkel can't negotiate on freedom of movement'

Germany: UK reaching 'point of no return' on EU

Germany: UK reaching 'point of no return' on EU

EU promises support for Ukraine gas deal

EU promises support for Ukraine gas deal

No stress for German banks, but faith falls

No stress for German banks, but faith falls

Merkel: I won't support UK on EU migration

Merkel: I won't support UK on EU migration

Germany gets €780m EU rebate for poor growth

Germany gets €780m EU rebate for poor growth

Satirist lives the dream on EU gravy train

Satirist lives the dream on EU gravy train

German firms top EU lobbying list

German firms top EU lobbying list

Germany's brain drain is Europe's gain

Germany's brain drain is Europe's gain

Germany: EU austerity drive not over yet

Germany: EU austerity drive not over yet

Germans could pay for EU unemployed

Germans could pay for EU unemployed

French socialist slams Germany over EU top job

French socialist slams Germany over EU top job

Foreigners less likely to get jobs than Germans

Foreigners less likely to get jobs than Germans

And the winner of the EU single market is...

And the winner of the EU single market is...

EU to hit Russia with tough sanctions

EU to hit Russia with tough sanctions

Berlin could block French bid for top EU job

Berlin could block French bid for top EU job

German Martin Schulz wins EU vote

German Martin Schulz wins EU vote

Germany: We'll keep UK in EU

Germany: We'll keep UK in EU

Germany takes 19 pc of EU's asylum seekers

Germany takes 19 pc of EU's asylum seekers

German eurosceptics join UK Conservatives

German eurosceptics join UK Conservatives

Merkel gives gentle backing to Juncker

Merkel gives gentle backing to Juncker

Merkel blasts critics of UK as 'unacceptable'

Merkel blasts critics of UK as 'unacceptable'

Merkel: 'UK belongs in EU'

Merkel: 'UK belongs in EU'

British Conservative MEPs back AfD alliance

British Conservative MEPs back AfD alliance

Cameron 'warns Merkel of UK exit from EU'

Cameron 'warns Merkel of UK exit from EU'

Merkel backs Juncker for next EC president

Merkel backs Juncker for next EC president

Expat denied vote in EU elections

Expat denied vote in EU elections

Meet the neo-Nazi boss costing you €8k a month

Meet the neo-Nazi boss costing you €8k a month

'A dangerous divide has opened up in Europe'

'A dangerous divide has opened up in Europe'

'I thought you could vote in two EU countries'

'I thought you could vote in two EU countries'

Steinmeier 'horrified' at far-right seat win

Steinmeier 'horrified' at far-right seat win

Merkel's party tops vote but loses ground

Merkel's party tops vote but loses ground

AfD leader celebrates rise of German eurosceptics

AfD leader celebrates rise of German eurosceptics

Eurosceptics and SPD celebrate EU vote gains

Eurosceptics and SPD celebrate EU vote gains

Live Blog: EU elections in Germany 2014

Live Blog: EU elections in Germany 2014

EU elections should (but don't) matter to Germans

EU elections should (but don't) matter to Germans

Germany plans to ban EU benefit fraudsters

Germany plans to ban EU benefit fraudsters

VIDEO: Foreign Minister becomes a YouTube hit

VIDEO: Foreign Minister becomes a YouTube hit

'EU elections? No thanks'

'EU elections? No thanks'

Merkel set to be biggest winner in EU elections

Merkel set to be biggest winner in EU elections

What do the Greens want for Europe?

What do the Greens want for Europe?

What does the Left Party want for Europe?

What does the Left Party want for Europe?

What does the SPD want for Europe?

What does the SPD want for Europe?

What does the CDU want for Europe?

What does the CDU want for Europe?

QUIZ: Who should you vote for in EU elections?

QUIZ: Who should you vote for in EU elections?

EU's eastward expansion 'created 1m German jobs'

EU's eastward expansion 'created 1m German jobs'

Germany's most bizarre EU election posters

Germany's most bizarre EU election posters

'If Britain goes, Europe is lost'

'If Britain goes, Europe is lost'

Upper Bavaria boasts lowest EU unemployment

Upper Bavaria boasts lowest EU unemployment

Germans want more German in the EU

Germans want more German in the EU

VP of EU parliament charged over crash death

VP of EU parliament charged over crash death

German airport WiFi charges are 'thievery'

German airport WiFi charges are 'thievery'

'Unemployed EU citizens can be expelled'

'Unemployed EU citizens can be expelled'

Merkel warns Russia of 'massive' damage

Merkel warns Russia of 'massive' damage

Will anyone vote for these two men?

Will anyone vote for these two men?

Merkel allies turn anti-EU in beery rants

Merkel allies turn anti-EU in beery rants

Germany warns Russia, but coy on sanctions

Germany warns Russia, but coy on sanctions

Merkel: UK must stay in EU but reform unlikely

Merkel: UK must stay in EU but reform unlikely

Court boosts fringe parties' election hopes

Court boosts fringe parties' election hopes

Brits and Germans: Give us more power over EU

Brits and Germans: Give us more power over EU

German pastor in Kiev: We feel hopeless

German pastor in Kiev: We feel hopeless

Germany blasts sweary US diplomat for EU dig

Germany blasts sweary US diplomat for EU dig

Court grants EU migrants German jobless benefits

Court grants EU migrants German jobless benefits

Turkey urges German support for EU bid

Turkey urges German support for EU bid

Germany lukewarm over UK-EU treaty change

Germany lukewarm over UK-EU treaty change

Germany slips in foreign policy rankings

Germany slips in foreign policy rankings

'Give disenfranchised expats the vote' - EU

'Give disenfranchised expats the vote' - EU

UK and Germany locked in immigration debate

UK and Germany locked in immigration debate

Germany seeks 'no spy' pact among EU members

Germany seeks 'no spy' pact among EU members

Germany pledges aid to Greece, urges reform

Germany pledges aid to Greece, urges reform

'Jobless migrants must get German benefits'

'Jobless migrants must get German benefits'

Foreign minister attacks 'brainless' eurosceptics

Foreign minister attacks 'brainless' eurosceptics

Germany to launch EU charm offensive

Germany to launch EU charm offensive

'Fingerprints for foreigners' sparks outcry

'Fingerprints for foreigners' sparks outcry

Foreign minister hits out at immigration critics

Foreign minister hits out at immigration critics

2013

UK economy to overtake Germany... in 2030

UK economy to overtake Germany... in 2030

Merkel: No EU money for French military action

Merkel: No EU money for French military action

Germany backs Ukraine's 'impressive' protests

Germany backs Ukraine's 'impressive' protests

Gulf widens between UK and EU nations: poll

Gulf widens between UK and EU nations: poll

Merkel: Door still open for Ukraine

Merkel: Door still open for Ukraine

Is Erasmus really worth its budget boost?

Is Erasmus really worth its budget boost?

US-EU trade talks open after spying scandal

US-EU trade talks open after spying scandal

White House 'ended NSA Merkel phone tapping'

White House 'ended NSA Merkel phone tapping'

Obama was aware of Merkel spying: Report

Obama was aware of Merkel spying: Report

Spy chiefs head to US over phone tap row

Spy chiefs head to US over phone tap row

Merkel: relations with US not 'one-way street'

Merkel: relations with US not 'one-way street'

Merkel has two phones, just one encrypted

Merkel has two phones, just one encrypted

Barroso warns Germany against less austerity

Barroso warns Germany against less austerity

BMW donation to Merkel party sparks fears

BMW donation to Merkel party sparks fears

Germany blocks EU road to emissions limit

Germany blocks EU road to emissions limit

Bavarian town shuts Czech border

Bavarian town shuts Czech border

Minister calls for 'poverty migrant' crackdown

Minister calls for 'poverty migrant' crackdown

Germany 'must take in more refugees'

Germany 'must take in more refugees'

EU-US deal would create '160,000 German jobs'

EU-US deal would create '160,000 German jobs'

Ex-President calls for German-Polish state

Ex-President calls for German-Polish state

Germany criticizes allies over Syria statement

Germany criticizes allies over Syria statement

'Made in Germany' tag threatened by EU

'Made in Germany' tag threatened by EU

Germany 'to review' Snowden asylum request

Germany 'to review' Snowden asylum request

German MP: EU should shelter Snowden

German MP: EU should shelter Snowden

Merkel 'slaps' Croatia with EU bash snub

Merkel 'slaps' Croatia with EU bash snub

Car lobbyist swerve derails EU emissions law

Car lobbyist swerve derails EU emissions law

Germany compromises over Turkey EU bid

Germany compromises over Turkey EU bid

Croatian PM tells Germans to relax

Croatian PM tells Germans to relax

German booze cheapest in Western Europe

German booze cheapest in Western Europe

Germany expands EU small business scheme

Germany expands EU small business scheme

Chinese premier visit to strengthen trade ties

Chinese premier visit to strengthen trade ties

Hungary's Orbán: Merkel policy like Nazi invasion

Hungary's Orbán: Merkel policy like Nazi invasion

Germany launches new job creation drive

Germany launches new job creation drive

Germany re-considers Syria arms embargo

Germany re-considers Syria arms embargo

New immigrants are younger, more skilled

New immigrants are younger, more skilled

Merkel 'very pleased' with Cyprus bailout deal

Merkel 'very pleased' with Cyprus bailout deal

Politicians push to give public its say

Politicians push to give public its say

Greens call for 22 cent tax on plastic bags

Greens call for 22 cent tax on plastic bags

Germany calls on Italy's 'sense of responsibility'

Germany calls on Italy's 'sense of responsibility'

EU tells Germany: clean up filthy city air

EU tells Germany: clean up filthy city air

Germany groans at Italian 'anti-Merkel' vote

Germany groans at Italian 'anti-Merkel' vote

Sceptical Merkel wants Turkey-EU talks

Sceptical Merkel wants Turkey-EU talks

Report: EU civil servants make more than Merkel

Report: EU civil servants make more than Merkel

'Brixit' talk sparks Anglo-German tabloid love-in

'Brixit' talk sparks Anglo-German tabloid love-in

Britain to Germany: EU must change to keep us

Britain to Germany: EU must change to keep us

Bigger vineyards 'a threat' to German wine

Bigger vineyards 'a threat' to German wine

2012

Increased calls for German Energy Ministry

Increased calls for German Energy Ministry

Germany asks banks to ease up on Iran

Germany asks banks to ease up on Iran

Merkel keeps UK close as EU budget talks fail

Merkel keeps UK close as EU budget talks fail

Merkel, Hollande to meet before EU summit

Merkel, Hollande to meet before EU summit

Farmers prepare for EU subsidy cuts

Farmers prepare for EU subsidy cuts

ECB: Crisis nations have lost their sovereignty

ECB: Crisis nations have lost their sovereignty

Minister to EU: stem tide of Balkan asylum seekers

Minister to EU: stem tide of Balkan asylum seekers

UK: Germany alienates by pushing EU too hard

UK: Germany alienates by pushing EU too hard

EU braces for German-French clash on banks

EU braces for German-French clash on banks

Berlin to EU: 'Get tougher on Iran'

Berlin to EU: 'Get tougher on Iran'

Germany hails EU Nobel Peace Prize win

Germany hails EU Nobel Peace Prize win

EU to VW: Don't worry about CO2 rules

EU to VW: Don't worry about CO2 rules

German 'grey finance experts' to help Greece

German 'grey finance experts' to help Greece

Discord overshadows Franco-German harmony

Discord overshadows Franco-German harmony

Facebook blinks first over facial recognition

Facebook blinks first over facial recognition

Germany and Poland: EU needs more democracy

Germany and Poland: EU needs more democracy

Germans less than ecstatic on EU and euro

Germans less than ecstatic on EU and euro

German joins EU group against women's quota

German joins EU group against women's quota

Germans take dim view of light bulb inspections

Germans take dim view of light bulb inspections

Merkel pushes EU free trade pact with Canada

Merkel pushes EU free trade pact with Canada

Happy holidays for mobile phone users

Happy holidays for mobile phone users

Merkel: No eurobonds 'as long as I live'

Merkel: No eurobonds 'as long as I live'

MPs cannot read 'badly translated' EU papers

MPs cannot read 'badly translated' EU papers

Merkel: EU political union first and foremost

Merkel: EU political union first and foremost

EU agrees on growth and austerity mix ahead of G8

EU agrees on growth and austerity mix ahead of G8

Left-wingers: we torched EU taskmaster's car

Left-wingers: we torched EU taskmaster's car

Bundesbank tells France: 'hands off!'

Bundesbank tells France: 'hands off!'

'Greece out of euro' calls multiply in Germany

'Greece out of euro' calls multiply in Germany

German productivity up thanks to lower wages

German productivity up thanks to lower wages

Merkel: eurozone needs growth as well as cuts

Merkel: eurozone needs growth as well as cuts

Extended Somalia pirate plan creates waves

Extended Somalia pirate plan creates waves

Merkel: no rush for EU fiscal pact Czech signing

Merkel: no rush for EU fiscal pact Czech signing

Germany breaks finance tax deadlock

Germany breaks finance tax deadlock

Merkel: We need a strong Britain in EU

Merkel: We need a strong Britain in EU

Report: Berlin to accept bailout fund boost

Report: Berlin to accept bailout fund boost

Youth unemployment set to sink to record low

Youth unemployment set to sink to record low

'Scared' German tourists 'avoiding Greece'

'Scared' German tourists 'avoiding Greece'

Seehofer calls for people's vote on euro

Seehofer calls for people's vote on euro

2011

German Commissioner calls for eurobonds

German Commissioner calls for eurobonds

Berlin has not ruled out Greek eurozone exit

Berlin has not ruled out Greek eurozone exit

Most Germans want public vote on euro issues, survey says

Most Germans want public vote on euro issues, survey says

TUI asks Greek hotels to promise to take drachma in the worst case

TUI asks Greek hotels to promise to take drachma in the worst case

Euro recovery will take a decade, says Merkel

Euro recovery will take a decade, says Merkel

Berlin looks to defer EU talks with Montenegro

Berlin looks to defer EU talks with Montenegro

Merkel reins in EU weekend summit hopes

Merkel reins in EU weekend summit hopes

Schäuble tipped to be next Eurogroup chief

Schäuble tipped to be next Eurogroup chief

Merkel meets Sarkozy ahead of Euro summit

Merkel meets Sarkozy ahead of Euro summit

Euro bailouts push up German debt

Euro bailouts push up German debt

Germans work less than southern Europeans, study says

Germans work less than southern Europeans, study says

Hamburg-based Iranian bank to be blacklisted

Hamburg-based Iranian bank to be blacklisted

Germany slams Denmark over border control

Germany slams Denmark over border control

Ramsauer blasts EU diesel tax hike

Ramsauer blasts EU diesel tax hike

Refugees are 'Italy's problem,' minister says

Refugees are 'Italy's problem,' minister says

Conservatives urge border checks for Tunisian refugees

Conservatives urge border checks for Tunisian refugees

Merkel 'Berlusconizing' politics, philosopher claims

Merkel 'Berlusconizing' politics, philosopher claims

EU aid for Portugal 'sensible,' Germany says

EU aid for Portugal 'sensible,' Germany says

Deutsche Bahn offices raided by European Commission

Deutsche Bahn offices raided by European Commission

BASF boosts Russian gas pipeline

BASF boosts Russian gas pipeline

Germany proposes 60-day freeze on payments to Libya

Germany proposes 60-day freeze on payments to Libya

Turkey demands support for EU membership

Turkey demands support for EU membership

Allianz predicts €8-billion profit for 2011, give or take half a billion

Allianz predicts €8-billion profit for 2011, give or take half a billion

Amnesty: Germany must take Libyan refugees

Amnesty: Germany must take Libyan refugees

Merkel aide Weidmann to head Bundesbank

Merkel aide Weidmann to head Bundesbank

Jens Weidmann: The low-profile chancellor advisor

WestLB submits restructuring plan

WestLB submits restructuring plan

Politicians bicker over Tunisian refugees

Politicians bicker over Tunisian refugees

New German candidate for ECB possible

New German candidate for ECB possible

Bundesbank boss Weber stepping down

Bundesbank boss Weber stepping down

Weber reportedly out of running for ECB job

Weber reportedly out of running for ECB job

Exports grow at record pace in 2010

Exports grow at record pace in 2010

Forgive Greek debt, bank boss Dibelius urges

Forgive Greek debt, bank boss Dibelius urges

Spain has 'done its homework,' Merkel says

Spain has 'done its homework,' Merkel says

Merkel says debt biggest danger to Europe

Merkel says debt biggest danger to Europe

China promises Merkel help with debt crisis

China promises Merkel help with debt crisis

Pork farmers could get EU help on dioxin scare

Pork farmers could get EU help on dioxin scare

Germany stands by Schengen veto

Germany stands by Schengen veto

Merkel vows no return to Deutsche mark

Merkel vows no return to Deutsche mark

Schäuble: EU's Barroso 'complicating' euro crisis

Schäuble: EU's Barroso 'complicating' euro crisis

Schäuble: Hike lending capacity of euro fund

Schäuble: Hike lending capacity of euro fund

European court rules preventive detention of sex offenders unjust

European court rules preventive detention of sex offenders unjust

Berlin says no need to boost euro fund now

Berlin says no need to boost euro fund now

Merkel backs Cyprus reunification efforts

Merkel backs Cyprus reunification efforts

Germany denies pushing Portugal towards bailout

Germany denies pushing Portugal towards bailout

CSU calls for end to European Union perks

CSU calls for end to European Union perks

Top firms urge antitrust sanctions on Hungary

Top firms urge antitrust sanctions on Hungary

2010

Unions fret eastern Europeans will hit wages

Unions fret eastern Europeans will hit wages

Light bulb ban threatens artworks, says curator

Light bulb ban threatens artworks, says curator

Hungary defies Merkel's criticism of new press laws

Hungary defies Merkel's criticism of new press laws

Brüderle rejects French eurozone ideas

Brüderle rejects French eurozone ideas

Berlin mulls independent euro rescue fund

Berlin mulls independent euro rescue fund

Berlin blocks Bulgaria, Romania from Schengen

Berlin blocks Bulgaria, Romania from Schengen

Merkel hails eurozone rescue fund agreement

Merkel hails eurozone rescue fund agreement

ECB unveils €5-billion capital increase

ECB unveils €5-billion capital increase

Merkel urges EU leaders to stand up for euro

Merkel urges EU leaders to stand up for euro

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