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Germany Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Fall of the Wall

Nov 9, 2009 | Germany.info
Dominoes Falling © picture-alliance/dpa

Germany marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in with an all-day celebration in Berlin that included foreign dignitaries, key players from the peaceful revolutions that swept Europe in 1989 and a spectacle involving over 1,000 foam dominoes.

Germany Relying on Solid Transatlantic Partnership

Nov 6, 2009 | Federal Foreign Office
Foreign Minister Westerwelle at the US Capitol

There is broad agreement between Germany and the United States on many international issues, German Foreign Minister Westerwelle noted following talks in Washington on November 5 with U.S. Secretary of State Clinton and senators from both political parties.  Afghanistan, Iran, and the future of Opel were on the agenda.

Chancellor Merkel Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress, Meets with President Obama

Nov 3, 2009 | Germany.info
Chancellor Merkel Addresses a Joint Meeting of Congress

Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke before a joint meeting of the United States Congress on Tuesday, following an invitation by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Chancellor also met with US President Barack Obama at the White House. Merkel’s visit and her address to US legislators mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. 

EU: Billions for Climate Protection

Nov 2, 2009 | Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
EU flag, © Colourbox

Meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government agreed that all states should make a commitment in Copenhagen to the goal of keeping global warming to no more than two degrees Celsius. They also identified concrete proposals for the financing of climate protection measures.

Germany on "Embassy Row" on WTOP 103.5

Nov 2, 2009 | Germany.info
"Embassy Row" on WTOP radio

In cooperation with WTOP 103.5 FM radio, the German Embassy is presenting a month-long series celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and presenting German politics, culture and lifestyle.

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