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May 15, 2012 6:13 PM

Foreign Minister Westerwelle: Decisions to be taken now in Athens ought to reflect commitment to Europe and the euro

May 15, 2012 3:48 PM

Human Rights Commissioner Löning: “Homosexuals are not second-class individuals”

May 15, 2012 9:00 AM

29th Forum on Global Issues in the Federal Foreign Office: Rio+20 – Can institutions concerned with sustainability and greening of the economy be successfully restructured?

May 15, 2012 8:56 AM

Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle at the Kronberg Talks in Istanbul

May 14, 2012 2:06 PM

Foreign Minister Westerwelle welcomes third tranche of transfer in Afghanistan

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After centuries of bloody conflict, the integration of states and their interests has defeated nationalism and brought Europe an unparalleled period of peace, prosperity and stability. That is why the completion of European integration is our top political objective.

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Germany's Africa Policy and Zimbabwe-German Relations

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Africa is on the rise! New guidelines for Germany's Africa policy pay tribute to that. Its principles are crisis prevention, the rule of law and the improvement of the security sector. This new policy also includes "Aktion Afrika", a high-level cultural support programme.

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May 16, 2012 1:12 PM

Kenyan-German trade bolstered by local chamber

The relatively young Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce to Kenya has earned its stripes. With a focus on increasing trade, offering a wide range of expertise in both countries and organizing trade delegations, it has made solid gains for bilateral trade and made a name for itself in Kenya’s business community.

May 15, 2012 1:43 PM

Combating piracy yet more effectively

Germany will remain part of the EU-led Operation Atalanta to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia. German troops are now also authorized to take action against the pirates’ logistical bases on the shore. This was decided by the Bundestag on May 10.

May 15, 2012 12:49 PM

Rooftop cinema in Luanda features women directors

The latest film in the Rooftop Cinema series by the Goethe Institut in Angola, “Urban Rhythm, A Melody of Identity” will be screened on May 15. Following thematic shifts for each month, May features films by Angolan women. The screenings are part of the larger MABAXA –Connect, Festival of Urban Culture. The Rooftop series ends on May 29.