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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
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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