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Federal Chancellor Merkel not only holds a doctorate in physics, but has performed outstanding services for science in her 16-year term of office as head of government. This was emphasised by the Max Planck Society, which has now honoured her with its highest award: the Harnack Medal.
After meeting with the British Prime Minister, Federal Chancellor Merkel stressed the importance of trusting cooperation between Germany and Britain. She announced a friendship treaty between the two countries.
If Europe is to maintain its position in tomorrow's world, it must become more autonomous, more innovative and more capable of action than it is now. This was Federal Chancellor Merkel's message at this year's Brussels Economic Forum. She delivered the Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa Memorial Lecture via video link. Questions and answers.
Federal Chancellor Merkel took part in an online dialogue to exchange views with ten European students. Discussion focused on conceptions of Europe and Europe’s role in the world. The event took place as part of the Future of Europe Conference, where people from throughout the EU discuss ideas relating to Europe of the future.
people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far in Germany (as at 6 July 2021). 32.696.003 people have already had both vaccinations. The Federal Ministry of Health’s vaccination dashboard has more details.
Slovenia assumed the EU Council Presidency for six months on 1 July. The motto: “Together. Resilient. Europe.” Priority topics will be post-pandemic economic recovery, the Conference on the Future of Europe and the EU enlargement process in the Western Balkans. Slovenia forms a trio presidency with Germany and Portugal.
We can only overcome the pandemic once a high percentage of the world’s population is vaccinated. From the start of the pandemic, the EU has worked to step up vaccine production and make the vaccines available worldwide.