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Derek Scally
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is Germany correspondent for The Irish Times.
Centralizing Tendencies

Berlin Observer

The German government wants to streamline its security services.

Ideological Zombies

Eye on Europe

Europe’s social democrats, the SPD in particular, need the courage of their convictions.

Goodbye to Berlin

Berlin Observer

As his last bow in Europe, Barack Obama passionately defended Western values with “his closest ally,” Angela Merkel.

Alternativlos

Berlin Observer

Angela Merkel is likely to continue as Germany’s chancellor.

A Bridge Too Far

Berlin Observer

Germany’s infrastructure is endangered by both politics and bureaucracy.

Disunity Day

Berlin Observer

Germans mark 26 years together in a poisoned mood over migration.

Before the Fall

Berlin Observer

German Chancellor Angela Merkel needs a European solution for the refugee crisis more than ever.

99 Luftballons

Berlin Observer

The German conservatives are floating new ideas to win back populist voters.

Giving Terrorism the Cold Shoulder

Berlin Observer

As Islamist terror attacks reach Germany, Angela Merkel addresses them with her usual pragmatism.

Holding It Together

Berlin Observer

Brexit will require Angela Merkel’s trickiest balancing act yet.

The Merkel Method

Berlin Observer

The German chancellor is likely to move lightly to set the EU on a reform path.

Innocence Lost

Berlin Observer

Egged on by the populist AfD party, Germany’s chauvinist-xenophobes are becoming ever more uninhibited.

Out of Step

Berlin Observer

Once a pioneer in gay rights, Germany is losing its progressive reputation.

Identity Crisis

Berlin Observer

The SPD, Germany’s oldest party traditionally fighting for social justice, is in a bind.

Missing the Message

Manhattan Transfer

On his likely final visit to Germany US president Barack Obama must have left disappointed.

Wake-Up Call

Berlin Observer

The right-wing AfD has shown itself a force to be reckoned with.

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