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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 …moreof: The tree of friendship has grown
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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.moreof: Demand for high quality products continues to rise
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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.moreof: 50 years - a good reason to celebrate
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Press release DFFF is an indispensable element of film financing
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European Council Angela Merkel sees 2012 in a positive light overall
At the European Council meeting in Brussels, the EU heads of state and government agreed on the next priorities to be tackled between now and June 2013. Chancellor Angela Merkel declared that the top priorities must be to put in place a European banking supervisory body and to push forward with …moreof: Angela Merkel sees 2012 in a positive light overall
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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 …moreof: For a better Europe
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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.moreof: Continent of peace
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German-Israeli government consultations A special friendship
Gemany and Israel would like to take their cooperation one step further. The two countries have a deep and shared will to cooperate closely in a spirit of friendship, said the Chancellor following a meeting of the German and Israeli governments.moreof: A special friendship
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Euro stabilisation Bundestag approves Greek aid package
The German Bundestag has voted by a large majority to modify the existing programme for Greece, thus guaranteeing the further financing of aid for Greece. When the eurozone meets once again on 13 December, Federal Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble can now approve the package.moreof: Bundestag approves Greek aid package
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Award presentation Award is an incentive
Chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded this year’s Heinz Galinski Prize by the Jewish community in Berlin in recognition of her conviction and her dedication in building and preserving Jewish life within society, and of her public support of Israel.moreof: Award is an incentive
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Cabinet Fewer German troops in Afghanistan
The Afghan security forces are gradually assuming responsibility across the country. As a result, a maximum of 4,400 German soldiers will be deployed in Afghanistan in the coming year. By the end of February 2014, troop numbers are to be further reduced to 3,300.moreof: Fewer German troops in Afghanistan
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Government consultations Dialogue with Russia strengthened
Chancellor Angela Merkel would like to see more exchange with Russia. Speaking at the 14th German-Russian government consultations she praised the wide spectrum of cooperation between the two countries, but also expressed her concern about planned Russian legislation.moreof: Dialogue with Russia strengthened
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Germany/Poland Close cooperation on a basis of trust
Since the Iron Curtain fell, Germany and Poland have moved closer and closer. At a meeting of the two governments, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have agreed to cooperate closely.moreof: Close cooperation on a basis of trust
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Portugal trip Angela Merkel sees signs of great determination
Chancellor Angela Merkel has praised the "courageous action" taken by the Portuguese government in the face of the sovereign debt crisis. During her visit to Lisbon she noted Portugal’s improved competitiveness. Austerity programmes are not an end in themselves, she declared.moreof: Angela Merkel sees signs of great determination
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Speech Speech by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in the European Parliament in Brussels