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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
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Germany/United Kingdom The focus on Europe
After her visit to the European Parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel travelled on to London. Her talks with Prime Minister David Cameron also focused on European policy issues.moreof: The focus on Europe
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European Parliament "Together we are Europe"
In a keynote address to the Members of the European Parliament, Chancellor Merkel has called for the economic and currency union to be strengthened.moreof: "Together we are Europe"
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Remembrance Memorial for the murdered Sinti and Roma
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout Europe were branded "Zigeuner" or "gypsies" during the Nazi regime. They were persecuted and murdered. At a ceremony to dedicate the memorial to the murdered Sinti and Roma Chancellor Merkel warned her audience that we must never forget the suffering of the …moreof: Memorial for the murdered Sinti and Roma
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Press release Bernd Neumann, Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, declares that the memorial for the Sinti and Roma is both a reminder of past genocide and a call for tolerance and human rights today
At the official dedication of the Memorial for the European Sinti and Roma killed under National Socialism, Bernd Neumann explained that,moreof: Bernd Neumann, Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, declares that the memorial for the Sinti and Roma is both a reminder of past genocide and a call for tolerance and human rights today
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Sustainable Development International peer review to focus on Germany’s sustainable development policy – initial decisions now taken
The Federal Government has officially requested the drawing up of a second international peer review of its sustainable development policy. In keeping with the 2012 progress report on the National Sustainable Development Strategy, the respective invitations have been issued to internationally …moreof: International peer review to focus on Germany’s sustainable development policy – initial decisions now taken
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Government statement on the European Council meeting "We will move forward in Europe"
In her government statement on the European Council meeting starting today, Chancellor Angela Merkel declared herself convinced that Europe would move forward. The problems that caused the euro crisis cannot be solved overnight, though, she said. Quality must take precedence over speed. moreof: "We will move forward in Europe"