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May 16, 2012 3:12 PM

Strong signal for Franco-German relations

The newly inaugurated French President François Hollande headed to Berlin for talks on his first day in office. He agreed with Chancellor Angela Merkel: French-German cooperation remains vital for Europe's future.

May 16, 2012 10:28 AM

The Sovereign Debt Crisis and its Impact on World Markets - panel discussion

Ambassador Georg Boomgaarden and the Chief Executive of International Business and Diplomatic Exchange (IBDE), Mr Rudi Guraziu, hosted the panel discussion ‘The Sovereign Debt Crisis and its Impact on World Markets’ focusing on the sovereign debt crisis and the present political situation in Europe on 11 May 2012 at the German Embassy London. 

May 15, 2012 5:18 PM

German GDP up in First Quarter of 2012

German economic activity has returned to its growth curve after a slight dip at the end of 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.5%, according to provisional data by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

May 11, 2012 4:57 PM

Debt reduction, Growth and Common Values

The pillars of Europe´s response to crisis are debt reduction and growth, Chancellor Merkel said in the Bundestag yesterday, ahead of the G8 Summit in the United States later this month.

May 11, 2012 12:46 PM

Focusing on what holds the EU together

"These days, when Europe is facing so many challenges, we should increasingly focus on what holds Europe together or what should hold Europe together," Foreign Minister Westerwelle said in Brussels on Wednesday. 

May 9, 2012 12:11 PM

European Parliament President visits Berlin

Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle met Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament, on 8 May during the latter’s first official visit to Berlin.

May 9, 2012 11:56 AM

Europe Day

9 May is Europe Day, a symbol of the European Union along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the euro), which identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.

May 8, 2012 6:16 PM

Asparagus Mania

No sooner is spring in the air than the Germans succumb to their favourite vegetable – asparagus. A culinary investigation

May 8, 2012 12:06 PM

Foreign Minister Westerwelle at the UN Security Council in New York

Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle spoke to the Security Council on 4 May about combating terrorism and safeguarding human rights. He also discussed the situation in Syria with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

May 4, 2012 3:37 PM

Positive trend in German labour market continues

According to reports by Germany´s Federal Statistical Office (destatis) the positive trend in German labour market continued in March.

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