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Chancellor and President Hollande in Berlin

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.

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.

Westerwelle at the WDR Forum in Brussels

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.

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.

FM Westerwelle with European Parliament President Schulz

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.

Westerwelle at the UN Security Council on 4 May

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.

British-German wreath-laying ceremony

The traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Royal Air Force Memorial in London, which takes place every year, saw German Defence and Air Attaché, Brigadier General Franz-Josef Nolte and Air Commodore Sean Reynolds honour the airmen of both Air Forces who lost their lives in the service of their country.

Westerwelle met opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Westerwelle met Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar

Guido Westerwelle was the first German Foreign Minister to visit Myanmar in over 25 years. Germany’s policy in relation to Myanmar was to "extend a hand", said Westerwelle.

Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum: 25-27 June 2012

How can media contribute constructively to cultural diversity? How can they serve to enhance awareness of the essential importance of education for sustainable development? The 2012 Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will examine the role and responsibility of the media with their images and messages.

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