Puigdemont urges Madrid to 'start political dialogue' in Catalonia row

Catalonia's Puigdemont leaves German jail on bail

U.S. Army successfully demos laser weapon on Stryker in Europe

In phone conversation, Turkish president and German counterpart agree to accelerate Turkish-German relations

"Unacceptable what is happening in Afrin" Merkel's strongest wording yet on Turkey's military action in Syria stops short of condemnation, declaring it illegal unter

Merkel tells off her new interior minister Seehofer after his remarks on Islam not belonging to Germany: „as Government we have to conduct discussions in such a way that cohesion is increased and not reduced."

Merkel: „our country is christian, but 4.5 million Muslims show that their faith long since has become a part of our country"

Merkel strongly condemns the military campaign targeting the East Ghouta (especially because of the Russian position)

German foreign ministry spokesman says , on Turkish action in Afrin, international law must be upheld

"Hope we will not have to react" to US steel tariffs Merkel says after meeting Irish PM ahead of EU summit. Working on "compromise": EU trade commissioner @MalmstromEU and German trade Minister @Altmaier in Washington along with German and other G20 finance ministers

"Ireland can rely on us" over Brexit Merkel tells Irish PM Leo Varadkar in Berlin ahead of EU Summit

After meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, German Economy Minister @PeterAltmaier said both sides had the "impression" it was possible to find a "solution" this week to avoid a serious trade conflict between the US and the EU. "It's not certain, but I see a chance."

Joint statement by Germany's Economy Minister Altmaier and US Secretary of Commerce Ross on their talks about the planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

„Russia remains a difficult partner", says Germany's new Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas after Putin gets reelected. But he also states Russia will be needed for the solution of major international conflicts

Germany rejects idea of sanctions on Schroeder over Russia

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about steel overcapacity and the US threat of tariffs G20 G20argentina

Russia will remain 'difficult partner' after Putin re-election: Germany

German spy agency said North Korean rockets with nuclear weapons can now reach Germany and central Europe

Germany warns U.S. against trying to divide EU on trade

Germany's Seehofer says EU 'patronising' eastern members on migrants

Germany economic affairs minister @peteraltmaier heading to US on Sunday to try to halt imposition of metals tariffs, reports ARD

Russia boycott World Cup2 018 not on the cards, Merkel tells press after meeting Sweden's PM who adds Oslo's backing to Statement calling on Russia to explain Salisbury attack - other EU countries expected to follow suit at EU Summit next week

Merkel states EU net payers will co-operate very closely over new EU budget. Must focus on new priorities. Expects joint EU Asylum system negotiated by June. Spoke after meeting Sweden's PM Stefan Loefven in Berlin

Merkel and @EmmanuelMacron are meeting today to test the waters for EU financial policy reforms, with new Finance Min @OlafScholz also in tow

Turkish President Erdogan discusses bilateral, regional issues with German Chancellor Merkel over the phone

A joint statement, pointing finger at Russia for Salisbury poisoning, from @theresa_may, @EmmanuelMacron, Angela Merkel and @realDonaldTrump

Leaders of France, Germany, US and UK say in joint statement we abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury

"Retreating from the fight against 'IS' would send the absolutely wrong signal." says @HeikoMaas in his first speech in the Bundestag as the new German Foreign Minister

Merkel says new government wants to shrink size of far-right @AfD

PKK / YPG supporters claim they destroyed all the windows of @DeutscheBank branch in Frankfurt last night.