Foreign Policy and German-US Relations News
May 17, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
Westerwelle is to meet with President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu and other members of the government. Issues topping the agenda are renewed efforts for the peace process, the crisis in Syria and the Iranian nuclear program. In Ramallah, Westerwelle is to meet with Salam Fayyad, caretaker Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.
Middle East Trip
May 17, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
What will the EU look like in the future and what role will Germany play? These questions were the focus of the 16th WDR Europaforum at the Federal Foreign Office attended by high-ranking politicians from all across Europe.
Europaforum
May 15, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
"The vision of a transatlantic single market now gives us an opportunity to infuse the transatlantic partnership with new momentum. In a dramatically changing world, we have to turn to our common strengths in order to shape globalization in line with our libertarian values."
Transatlantic Partnership
May 15, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
According to the survey, Europeans in many countries are pessimistic about the future; trust in European institutions has declined significantly. Foreign Minister Westerwelle expressed concern over this trend, but at the same time he sees a great opportunity in the crisis.
Pew Survey on Europe
May 14, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle opened the discussions by conveying a clear message: “Germany is committed to Afghanistan and will continue its support after the ISAF mission comes to an end.”
Speech by Westerwelle
