Berlin, 15 October 2018: On Monday, speaking at the BGA, the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services, Chancellor Angela Merkel called on the European Union to remain resolute in Brexit negotiations.
Angela Merkel made it clear that this is crucially important for the integrity of the Single Market, which Brexit cannot be allowed to destroy.
Berlin, 16 October 2018: Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Federal Chancellery. They both spoke at the World Health Summit in the evening.
Health, the Chancellor stressed at the evening event, is a major prerequisite for well-being, prosperity and for living in dignity.
Berlin, 17 October 2018: On Wednesday, the Cabinet adopted new measures to improve transport security. They include a mandatory driver assistance system for trucks and buses.
At lunchtime the Chancellor gave a government statement on the European Council and the subsequent Asia-Europe Meeting.
Brexit will be one important topic on the agenda. There is still a chance to achieve a good, effective withdrawal agreement, underlined the Chancellor.
Brussels, 18 October 2018: Angela Merkel meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May. The Brexit negotiations are entering a critical phase. On 29 March 2019 the UK will cease to be a member of the European Union.
At their meeting in Brussels the EU heads of state and government also addressed migration and internal security.
Participants agreed to step up relations with the North African states. Angela Merkel announced a meeting between the European Union and the Arab League to be held in February.
Brussels, 19 October 2018: Representatives of 51 European and Asian states met at the ASEM summit.
Discussions at the summit meeting looked at Europe and Asia as global partners for global challenges.