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Germany

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December 10th, 2024
Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the People’s Republic of China for the second time, to hold a strategic dialogue with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on 2 December.
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Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku
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President Steinmeier gave a speech at the event “Thirty-five years since the Peaceful Revolution - He said: "One of the lessons we must draw from 1989: We stand with those who fight today for their freedom and against oppression!"
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Foreign Minister Baerbock at the seventh Indo-German Intergovernmental Consultations
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President Steinmeier at a dinner hosted by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, and Pavlos Kotsonis in honour of the Federal President and Elke Büdenbender
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On 21 October Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier payed tribute to Germany’s close relations with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
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The Federal Chancellor has opened a plant for the modern production of environmentally friendly hydrogen
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At a conference at the UN Climate Change Secretariat in Bonn, Federal President Steinmeier paid tribute to the close cooperation between Germany and Italy in the fight against climate change
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Minister Baerbock travels to the 79th United Nations General Assembly
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The Federal Chancellor’s press statement at the Z5+1 meeting
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This year’s Conference of the Heads of German Missions is being held at the Federal Foreign Office from 9 to 12
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The Paralympics in particular are also about so much more
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a speech on the occasion of 35th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic which took place in 1989 on the Austrian-Hungarian border
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Remembering the Heroes Who Stood Against Colonial Oppression and the Ongoing Efforts to Honor Their Legacy
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On 19 August, Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier will travel to Sopron. The purpose of the Federal President’s first trip to Hungary is to mark the 35th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic
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Strengthening Ties: Chile and Germany Forge Strategic Partnerships
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Leaders Emphasize Shared Values and Commit to Strengthening Defense and Economic Cooperation
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Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Paris for political talks and to attend the Olympic Games
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The Warsaw Uprising is one of the bloodiest chapters in the long history of the Poles and the Germans
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Foreign Minister Baerbock starts her summer tour through Germany
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“We get to experience every day what the men and women of the resistance died for”
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Bundesrat President recognizes student newspapers’ role in press freedom and democracy
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Democracy Festival celebrating Germany’s Basic Law anniversary in Berlin and Bonn
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The President joins in the EU’s initiative for moor restoration
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Markus Söder honors volunteers and the unwavering support of rescue organizations
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Friedländer was awarded for her lifelong fight against hate and intolerance
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Volkspartei Leader Emphasizes Pragmatic Solutions and Hard Work Over Extremism
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Austrian President Van der Bellen welcomed his Hungarian counterpart in Vienna
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Honouring Lidia Margarida Bandeira Nabais and Iryna Shum
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“As part of the Forum Bellevue on the Transformation of Society, Federal President Steinmeier hosted a discussion at Schloss Bellevue”
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Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire flags
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"You all strengthen what connects us – here in Germany, in Europe and around the world"
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"This is what I stand for as Federal Chancellor,” said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during government question time"
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The President opened the 2024 edition of Schwarzenegger’s annual Austria World Summit
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Mercosur and Milei’s economic policy were the main topics of the meeting
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“We have clear priorities,” said Chancellor Scholz in his government statement on the 2025 budget, “which are security, cohesion and growth”
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Bundestag Hosts Insightful Debate on Southeast Europe's Geopolitical Dynamics
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Focus on Digitalization and Crisis Preparedness in Health Sector Collaboration
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A significant visit aimed at enhancing economic relations and youth exchange
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Exploring the Ruhr's cultural landscape through artistic vision
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Franziska Giffey held a speech at the opening ceremony
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Brave resistance fighters stood up against the ideological madness of National Socialism
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New Horizons in Tourism, Healthcare, Renewable Energy and Cultural Projects Discussed
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Fraziska Giffey welcomed the partners from the German-Namibian municipal partnership
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Uniting Baltic nations through collaboration and innovation at 2024 Business Day
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The aim was to strengthen bilateral relations between North Rhine-Westphalia and France
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Honoring Dedication and Excellence in Financial Administration
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Strengthening Holocaust Remembrance: A Multi-Year Collaboration with Yad Vashem
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The honourees have demonstrated that the right actions can save lives
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German Politicians are looking forward to a 24 colourful sea of flags
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Strengthening Ties and Mutual Cooperation
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Manuela Schwesig welcomed German and Polish legislative delegations to discuss future cooperation and shared history
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Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst emphasised strong ties between the two states
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The EURO 2024 is more than a football tournament for Alexander Van der Bellen
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Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Council of the Baltic Sea States near Helsinki
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80 years ago, allied troops landed on the coast of Normandy. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz took part in the commemoration ceremony in France
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered an address in honour of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, at the presentation of the International Award of the Peace of Westphalia
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Foreign Minister Baerbock welcomes her French and Polish counterparts for the Weimar Triangle meeting
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"From war and climate change to inflation and debt, the world faces challenges that are both interlinked and mutually dependent, Federal Chancellor Scholz said: there's no such thing as an isolated crisis"
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Joint declaration of President Steinmeier, President Sergio Mattarella of Italy and President Van der Bellen of Austria that was published in the German newspaper "Der Tagesspiegel"
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Federal President Steinmeier gave a speech on the EU's eastward expansion at the conference "20 Years of the Czech Republic in the EU" in Prague
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In addition to business relations, the visit focussed on geopolitical challenges and sustainability strategies
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On April 22, Federal President Steinmeier gave a speech at a cultural evening at the Tarabya Cultural Academy in the historic summer residence of the German ambassador
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Germany, France and the EU organise an international conference
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"Never before has NATO’s strength and unity been so important. Never before have we in Europe, we in Germany felt so deeply that we need NATO for our own security, for the protection of our freedom and democracy"
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"Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Arab ambassadors"
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"In his government statement prior to the European Council meeting, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the cohesion and strength of the EU"
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"Estonia's security is our security, it is Europe's security"
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Involvement in the United Nations is a cornerstone of German foreign policy
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Federal Chancellor at the Munich Security Conference
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"We need democrats to close ranks. Not just today, but 365 days a year", said the Federal President”
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From 2025, the new ammunition factory is to produce 200,000 rounds of artillery ammunition per year
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a speech at a state banquet hosted by President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia
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Minister Baerbock appointed former players from the national teams as football ambassadors
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Federal President Steinmeier welcomed over 150 ambassadors and representatives of international organisations at his traditional New Year Reception
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Human Rights Commissioner Amtsberg on Germany’s hearing as part of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
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For more ambition and greater solidarity in the climate crisis
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The Unidas network links women from Latin America, the Caribbean and Germany. Its objective is to strengthen women’s political participation and their rights
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President Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender received the Belgian royal couple, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
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President Steinmeier received President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey in Berlin
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For a larger and stronger Europe
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Franco-German group presents ideas on EU reforms
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This year's motto was "Us – connected".
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Conference of the Heads of German Missions
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President Steinmeier opens the doors to Schloss Bellevue
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China has changed. So we need to change our approach to China too.
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Official Visit of the German President to Kyrgyzstan
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Around 2090 Germans are deployed around the world to promote peace and security
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His Majesty King Charles III spoke to German parliamentarians during his 2023 state visit to Germany, the first state visit abroad for the King and Queen Consort