Brussels briefing

Enda’s German gong overshadowed

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, pictured, evoked elements of the poetic, mystical and misty island so beloved by Germans in his speech in Berlin where he was awarded European of the Year by the German magazine publishers association.

It was reasonably well received, but completely overshadowed by the ceremony presenting former German foreign minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher with his award.