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Speech Speech by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel at the New Year Reception for the Diplomatic Corps
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Resignation announced "A moving announcement"
In a press statement Chancellor Angela Merkel has described Pope Benedict XVI as "one of the most important religious thinkers of our time". The Chancellor was visibly moved as she recalled the Pope addressing the German Bundestag.moreof: "A moving announcement"
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European Council EU's multiannual financial framework to 2020 in place
At the European Council meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government have agreed on a financial framework for the period 2014 to 2020. The total budget will be 960 billion euros. Chancellor Angela Merkel declared, "It was worth waiting for".moreof: EU's multiannual financial framework to 2020 in place
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European Council A viable EU budget for the future
Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Brussels for the meeting of the European Council. Deliberations are to focus on the seven-year financial framework for the European Union. The Chancellor declared she would do everything to achieve an agreement.moreof: A viable EU budget for the future
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Germany/Spain The Chancellor expresses her "respect and admiration"
Chancellor Angela Merkel met her Spanish opposite number Mariano Rajoy on Monday in Berlin.moreof: The Chancellor expresses her "respect and admiration"
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Visit of the US Vice President Pooling forces for growth and security
In our globalised world, transatlantic relations are particularly important for Germany and the United States of America. Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Vice President Joe Biden were in full agreement on this point when they met in Berlin.moreof: Pooling forces for growth and security
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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.moreof: Creating space for democratic forces
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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.moreof: International support for Mali
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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.moreof: "Our development is mutually dependent"
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Speech Speech by Federal Chancellor Merkel at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013
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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.moreof: Taking the best as an example
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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.moreof: Assistance for Mali
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Africa Praise for Germany's engagement in Benin
Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her admiration for Benin's stable democratic development. Talks in Berlin with President Thomas Boni Yayi looked at German development cooperation with Benin and the crisis in Mali.moreof: Praise for Germany's engagement in Benin
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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.moreof: "We must retain our curiosity about our neighbours."
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50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty Strong signal for cooperation
The 50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty – a good reason to celebrate, but also an incentive for politicians to further intensify the unique cooperation between Germany and France. That was the main message of Chancellor Angela Merkel and President François Hollande following the special …moreof: Strong signal for cooperation