Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London

Westerwelle congratulates Gerhard Richter on 80th birthday

“To me, Gerhard Richter is one of the most important German artists of our time," Foreign Minister Westerwelle said in a press release today.

Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy hold a press conference - Paris

Joint Franco-German cabinet meeting

On 6 February, the German and French Heads of Government and eight cabinet ministers from each side met in Paris for the Franco-German Council of Ministers.

Berlinale 2012

The world’s biggest film festival, the Berlinale, is back and even in its 62nd year stronger than ever! The festival runs from February 9 through 19.

Foregin Ministers Westerwelle and Abdessalem

The Tunisian model

During the Tunisian Foreign Minister’s Berlin visit, Foreign Minister Westerwelle underlined the fact that, “following the elections, Tunisia is very much heading in the right direction”.

The foundation stone of the EU monetary union

It marked the birth of the euro, when a new era in the history of European cooperation began 20 years ago with a brief ceremony in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Chancellor Angela Merkel declared that the informal meeting of the European Council had produced results and was successful. Agreement on the fiscal compact is an important step towards a stability union, she said.

Chancellor Angela Merkel at the World Economic Forum

Opening speech by Chancellor Angela Merkel at the World Economic Forum 2012 in Davos.

Foreign Minister visits Middle East

Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is currently on a four-day tour of the Middle East. His schedule includes stops in Egypt, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories.