Public support for the untried coalition
According to a public survey, 59 per cent of Germans are in favour of a partnership between Merkel's conservative bloc, the Greens and the pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP).
Merkel welcomes Macron’s European plan
The German chancellor praises French President Emmanuel Macron's speech on Europe but says Berlin needs time.
Macron calls on Germany to join in bold vision for stronger Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron's speech laid out his vision of a united Europe that would be innovative and take risks.
After Schulz’s struggles, are the lights going out for Europe’s left?
Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz lost to Angela Merkel in the German elections. Why does the centre-left appear to be on the decline across so much of Europe?
Merkel faces challenge to form new government after far-right success
German chancellor’s centre-right alliance remains largest force in parliament, as far-right Alternative für Deutschland takes 13% of vote in Sunday’s election.
As Schulz struggles, are the lights going out for Europe’s left?
Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz is struggling to challenge Angela Merkel in the German elections. Why does the centre-left appear to be on the decline across so much of Europe?
Youth unemployment in the EU
This webgraphic shows the unemployment rate among 15- to 24-year-old youths in 2016.
Reports: May to make Brexit ‘divorce bill’ offer in Florence
May said that Britain will "stand by our obligations" for payments to the EU, and will discuss them "alongside other questions like citizens' rights."
Generation of Interns?
Is there a future in Europe’s future? Even though the unemployment rate went back among the younger age group, we are still looking at 4 million young people without a job. Many of them try to bridge the time between education and employment by doing an internship first
EU offers assistance, condolences after earthquake in Mexico
The European Union sends condolences to Mexico and pledges solidarity in the wake of the disaster.