Berlin, 04.02.13: Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in front of the Federal Chancellery.
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The Chancellor welcomes her visitor with military honours in pouring rain ...
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... and together the heads of government inspect the guard of honour from the safety of their umbrellas.
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On the agenda, alongside bilateral matters, were preparations for the European Council meeting at the end of the week, which will be seeking to reach an agreement on the EU's multiannual financial framework.
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German and Spanish Cabinet ministers wait for Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy ...
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... for the traditional family photo of delegation members.
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At the subsequent press conference the Chancellor praised the reforms initiated by Spain to overcome the soveriegn debt crisis.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel bids the Spanish Prime Minister farewell in front of the Federal Chancellery.
