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Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel at the European Council meeting in Brussels

European Council Focus on the rule of law and the EU’s external borders

EU leaders discussed migration and the rule of law at the European Council. Referring to Poland, Federal Chancellor Merkel said that an independent judiciary was a “core pillar of European values”, though political dialogue was important too, she added. Other topics included energy prices, trade policy and the digital transformation.

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Vaccination certificate with a coronavirus vaccination entry

FAQ on booster vaccination The most important questions and answers about the booster vaccination

It is important for people who are particularly at risk to obtain optimum protection from the coronavirus. Why does it make sense to get a booster vaccination? Who is it recommended for? Where can I get the booster vaccination? Questions and answers at a glance.

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Number of the day 57.5 M

people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far in Germany (as at 25 October 2021). 55.1 M people have already had both vaccinations. The Federal Ministry of Health’s vaccination dashboard has more details.

Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in talks with Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.

The Chancellor in pictures

Grand tattoo at the Platz der Republik in front of the Reichstag building to honour the deployment in Afghanistan.

Final roll call and grand tattoo Deployment of soldiers in Afghanistan honoured

Around 93,000 soldiers of the Federal Armed Forces were deployed in Afghanistan. They were honoured on Wednesday with a final roll call in Berlin. This was followed in the evening by the grand tattoo in front of the German Bundestag; Federal Chancellor Merkel also participated, showing solidarity with the Federal Armed Forces.

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Graphic on German involvement in international police missions

International police missions Preventing crises, promoting peace

German police officers are deployed worldwide to promote peace and security. A comprehensive overview is provided by the report on German involvement in international police missions now approved by the Federal Cabinet.

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The inclusion of the 17 sustainability goals (SDGs) has brought the German Sustainability Strategy to a wider international audience.

Sustainable development German sustainability strategy translated into six languages

In an effort to bring its 2021 Sustainability Strategy to a wider international audience, the Federal Government has had a shortened version of the 2021 strategy translated into all six languages used at the United Nations. We also hope to encourage all countries to publish their own ambitious sustainability strategies, as the only way of achieving Agenda 2030’s 17 global sustainability goals is through strategic policymaking that sets specific objectives. 

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