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Reformist politician ended one-party communist rule and halted the global arms race
The Middle East expert was a writer of passion and integrity, renowned for his lucid prose during his 44 years on the paper
Financial Times foreign affairs commentator and speech writer for Kofi Annan had a passion for human rights
A pragmatic diplomat, he dedicated his life to establishing and strengthening the UN
A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase
The irony of the Brexit decision is that it will mean a lot more EU on the UK’s agenda
A country shaped by tragedy and triumph, from the Holy Roman Empire to its current half-hearted European hegemony
A system that works for America and for Germany would for Britain, writes Quentin Peel
Russia expected Germany to resist action that would affect its exporters. It was wrong
Prime minister’s motives in opposing Luxembourger mistrusted by EU partners
‘Trust’ a core word for a chancellor raised in East Germany
Pragmatic chancellor knows a political contract with SPD must always leave some room for manoeuvre
Caustic critic of authorial foibles and a culture of celebration
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