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Visit to Copenhagen

Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, and the Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Photo 1 of 7 Photo: Bundesregierung/Steins

Copenhagen, 28.04.15: The Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, and Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt welcomed the Chancellor at Amalienborg Palace.

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt walk side by side.
Photo 2 of 7 Photo: Bundesregierung/Steins

The Chancellor then continued to Marienborg, the summer residence of the Danish Prime Minister.

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt
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Helle Thorning-Schmidts invited the Chancellor to Denmark.

Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt give a joint statement to the press.
Photo 4 of 7 Photo: Bundesregierung/Steins

"We are neighbours who get on well together today in spite of our troubled history," underscored the Chancellor at the joint press conference.

Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the University of Copenhagen.
Photo 5 of 7 Photo: Bundesregierung/Steins

During a visit to the University of Copenhagen ...

Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at the University of Copenhagen.
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... the Chancellor gave a short address to students.

Chancellor Angela Merkel during the discussion with students
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Afterwards the two heads of government discussed European policy issues with students.