Berlin, 12 December 2022: The G7 heads of state and government also established a virtual link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the sixth meeting held under the German Presidency.
The G7 have agreed on a platform for the coordination of financial support from all donors. The aim is to rebuild Ukraine with the participation of Ukraine itself as well as international financial institutions and other partners.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the German Eastern Business Association.
Kiel, 13 December 2022: Apprentices presented Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz with a 3D print of a submarine during a tour of the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard.
The Federal Chancellor was present at the launching of two submarines that were produced here for the Singapore Navy. The event was also attended by Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Southeast Asian state.
Berlin, 14 December 2022: The early start of the cabinet meeting beckons one to take pictures as the dawn breaks over the capital.
Before leaving for the EU-ASEAN Summit and the European Council, Federal Chancellor Scholz reviewed the year 2022 so far in a government statement.
Preparing for the EU-ASEAN Summit in Brussels.
The EU is seeking closer relations with the ASEAN states with a view to concluding a free trade agreement between the EU and ASEAN. "This will facilitate trade and improve collaboration between our countries,” said the Federal Chancellor.
Brussels, 15 December 2022: The subsequent EU Council meeting focused on the war in Ukraine. The heads of state and government discussed very specific financial and humanitarian aid packages, with a focus on restoring the energy infrastructure.