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Greece Germany intends to be a good partner
During her visit to Athens, Chancellor Angela Merkel praised the progress already made by Greece in overcoming the country’s sovereign debt crisis. The pace of reform has picked up she said, and reaffirmed that she would like to see Greece remain part of the euro zone.moreof: Germany intends to be a good partner
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Fragile states Pooling forces to foster stability
What happens when a state is no longer secure, or when violent groups terrorise a country and there is no longer any legitimate government? What impacts does this have on international security and on Germany? And most of all, what can and should we do when this happens?moreof: Pooling forces to foster stability
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Federal Constitutional Court The way is free for the ESM and the Fiscal Pact
Chancellor AngelaMerkel has welcomed the positive ruling of the German Federal Constitutional Court on the European Stability Mechanism and the Fiscal Pact. "That is a strong signal for Europe! Germany takes its responsibility seriously," declared the Chancellor.moreof: The way is free for the ESM and the Fiscal Pact
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General debate on the 2013 budget Germany is a role model for Europe
Sound finances, solidarity with the weak and greater competitiveness to make sure Germany is fit for the future are the fundamental principles of her policy, stressed the Chancellor, speaking in the German Bundestag. This applies both "to our actions at European level, and to our policies here at …moreof: Germany is a role model for Europe
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German-Austrian relations Polical talks in Vienna
The political talks Angela Merkel has just attended in Vienna also revolved around the euro. With her Austrian opposite number Werner Faymann she discussed the economic and financial situation within the euro zone, as well as the bilateral relations between the two countries.moreof: Polical talks in Vienna
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Germany/Spain Spain is on the right road says the Chancellor
What can Germany do to help?" was the main issue of German-Spanish business summit meeting in Madrid. Chancellor Angela Merkel was accompanied by a high-ranking German business delegation when she met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.moreof: Spain is on the right road says the Chancellor
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China Good economic cooperation
On the second day of her visit to China, the Chancellor gained a first hand impression of the close economic ties between Germany and China. At the Airbus plant in Tianjin she praised the "success story" of this cooperation.moreof: Good economic cooperation
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State visit The first steps towards the EU
Bilateral relations, Moldova's reform efforts and developments in the region were the focus of Chancellor Angela Merkel's talks in the Republic of Moldova. It was the first time a German Chancellor had visited Moldova since it became independent.moreof: The first steps towards the EU
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The Chancellor visits Canada Angela Merkel would like to see a free trade agreement
Chancellor Angela Merkel has now returned from a two-day trip to Canada. Talks with the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper focussed on the euro crisis and a free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.moreof: Angela Merkel would like to see a free trade agreement
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Space mission First photos from Mars
NASA has successfully landed on Mars. The Mars rover Curiosity is to spend the next two years seeking out any signs of life on Mars. Many parts and components of the rover were made in Germany.moreof: First photos from Mars
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Guido Westerwelle on Syria "The erosion of the Assad regime has begun"
In view of the violence in Syria, Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has called on China and Russia "to finally stop protecting the Assad regime". It is high time for the international community to find a common voice and to act in concert, he said.moreof: "The erosion of the Assad regime has begun"
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Speech Speech by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue III
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Petersberg Climate Dialogue Our shared responsibility for the global climate
At the close of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Federal Environment Minister Peter Altmaier once again urged all paticipants to redouble their efforts to protect the global climate. A new agreement is to be hammered out by 2015.moreof: Our shared responsibility for the global climate
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Speech Speech by Federal Chancellor at the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Atlantik-Brücke in the German Historical Museum
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Germany/Indonesia An important partner in Asia
In the "Jakarta Declaration" Germany and Indonesia have agreed to step up political and economic relations between the two countries. They intend to develop strategic economic cooperation reported Chancellor Angela Merkel.moreof: An important partner in Asia