Whether for inward investment, exports or tourism, Germany is a top five country for Ireland with potential for much more.

The Tory race for the top job rumbles on. Europe attempts to fill its own big positions. President Michael D Higgins hears strong words of support on Brexit in Germany. We also get a business view of the 'no deal' sentiment and get the reflections of a former European Parliament Brexit steering group member as she wraps up her term.

Drawing on a lifetime of reading in sociology, philosophy and history, President Higgins makes his case for European unity and our place in it.

Nicos Anastasiades says Cyprus will stand up for peace in Ireland and the backstop.

The Brexit decision of June 2016 has fundamentally altered Ireland's relationship with the European Union and has exponentially increased interest in European matters in public debates. Yet, public discussions regarding Ireland's closer links with the European Union often remain purely utilitarian and economic, or take place solely within academia.

Renouncing principles would be ‘astonishing’ move by UK, says French foreign minister.