Irish-German Diplomatic Relations (1929-2019)

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-3-86821-872-5
Verlag: WVT Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier

Buch, Englisch, Band 13, 150 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 391 g

Reihe: IRISH-GERMAN STUDIES

This volume deals with the establishment, evolution and current state of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Germany, the hurdles that have had to be overcome, the importance of individuals, and circumstances which at times went beyond the sphere of influence for either country. Contributions are included from politicians and academics as well as practitioners such as former and present ambassadors. All reflect on the multifaceted nature of Irish-German relations and often bring personal experiences into the fore, bringing together a fascinating and insightful collection.

Busso von Alvensleben · Michael Collins · David Donoghue · Joachim Fischer · Róisín Healy · Matthias Höpfner · Gisela Holfter · Michael Kennedy · Eckhard Lübkemeier · Daniel Mulhall · Nicholas O’Brien · Mervyn O’Driscoll · Seán Ó hUiginn · Deike Potzel · Eda Sagarra

Autoren/Hrsg.

Holfter, Gisela

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents
Address by Tánaiste Simon Coveney .......................................................................... vii

Address by German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas .................................................. ix

Foreword by H.E. Deike Potzel, German Ambassador to Ireland ....................... xi

Foreword by H.E. Nicholas O’Brien, Irish Ambassador to Germany ................ xv


GISELA HOLFTER

Remarks on Irish-German Diplomatic Relations Past and Present ....................... 1

Section I: Essays
RÓISÍN HEALY

Diplomacy before Independence ............................................................................... 21


EDA SAGARRA

Irish Diplomats and Diplomacy in the Early Years:

Witness at Second Hand ................................................................................................ 31


MICHAEL KENNEDY

The Commencement of Irish-German Diplomatic Relations, 1919-1929 ...... 41


MERVYN O’DRISCOLL

Developing Relations and European Partnership, 1929-2019 .......................... 49


JOACHIM FISCHER

Irish-German Relations within the European Union:

Cultural and Language Aspects .................................................................................. 61

Section II: Personal Reflections by former Irish and German Ambassadors
Seán Ó hUiginn (Irish Ambassador to Germany 2002-2006) ............................ 75

David Donoghue (Irish Ambassador to Germany 2006-2009) ......................... 79

Daniel Mulhall (Irish Ambassador to Germany 2009-2013) ............................... 83

Michael Collins (Irish Ambassador to Germany 2013-2019) .............................. 87

Busso von Alvensleben (German Ambassador to Ireland 2009-2011) .......... 91

Dr. Eckhard Lübkemeier (German Ambassador to Ireland 2011-2014)......... 95

Matthias Höpfner (German Ambassador to Ireland 2014-2017) ..................... 99

Section III: An Overview of all Irish Ambassadors in Germanyand all German Ambassadors in Ireland
Irish Diplomats in Germany ......................................................................................... 105

German Diplomats in Ireland ..................................................................................... 113

Notes on Contributors .................................................................................................. 121

Images / Picture Credits ................................................................................................ 127