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The Chancellor and the Egyptian President in front of the Federal Chancellery

Germany/Egypt Creating space for democratic forces

"I very much hope that developments in Egypt will be peaceful, and that they will provide space for all democratic forces," delcared Chancellor Angela Merkel after her meeting with Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi in Berlin.

French troops in a tank are welcomed by the Malian people.

Conflict in West Africa International support for Mali

At a donor conference, the international community has pledged Mali more than 450 million US dollars. Germany too will be providing an extensive aid package.

Summit in Latin America - pooling forces for sustainable development

Summit in Latin America "Our development is mutually dependent"

Stepping up investment in everybody's interests was one goal of the summit that brought together the states of the European Union and Latin and Caribbean states. Germany and Chile signed an agreement on mining and the extractive sector.

Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos

World Economic Forum Taking the best as an example

In future competitiveness is going to be the key to prosperity in Europe. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for an European Union compact for competitiveness.

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At the 78th International Green Week Chancellor Angela Merkel tastes cheese at the Dutch stand; the Netherlands are this year' partner country.

78th International Green Week Demand for high quality products continues to rise

This year the International Green Week is once again the showcase for food, culinary products and innovations from around the globe. more

Two African soldiers watch a Transall aircraft land at Bamako airport

West Africa Assistance for Mali

The German government is providing logistical and humanitarian support for the mission in Mali. It is also looking at the option of offering financial support to the African nations providing troops, said Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaking in Berlin. more

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President François Hollande in the German Bundestag

50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty "We must retain our curiosity about our neighbours."

At a joint session of the German Bundestag and the French Assemblée Nationale, President Hollande and Chancellor Merkel underlined the importance of the friendship between the two countries in their addresses. more

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President François Hollande

Germany/France The tree of friendship has grown

For Chancellor Angela Merkel the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty kicked off with a lot of questions and even more visitors. Along with French President François Hollande she took part in a discussion at the Federal Chancellery with some 200 young people from Germany and France. more

Elysée Treaty 50 years - a good reason to celebrate

Discussions, encounters and celebrations are planned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty. Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Cabinet ministers are looking forward to celebrating with their French partners the unique bonds that link Germany and France. more

European Council For a better Europe

Chancellor Angela Merkel expects that the European Council summit meeting will agree on a road map for the next steps to be taken on the economic and currency union. In a government statement in the German Bundestag she called for greater economic-policy coordination within the European Union to boost competitiveness. more

Europe Continent of peace

In Oslo the Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the European Union the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of decades of work for peace and reconciliation in Europe. more

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