Politics and German-US Relations News
Preparing Europe for the 21st Century
Dec 5, 2008
Climate protection and the financial crisis will top the agenda when the EU meets in Brussels on December 11 and 12, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced in a government declaration in the German Bundestag.
OSCE Remains a Cornerstone of Security in Europe
Dec 5, 2008
Georgia, disarmament issues and proposals on European security in the 21st century dominated the agenda of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Helsinki, where Steinmeier emphasized that the organization would remain a cornerstone of security and stability in Europe.
Foreign Minister Steinmeier Calls for a New Transatlantic Security Partnership
Dec 4, 2008
In an article published in a number of European newspaper, the Foreign Minister calls for a new transatlantic security partnership with the inclusion of Russia on the basis of a new “charter.”
NATO Foreign Ministers Agree on Process for Georgia, Ukraine
Dec 3, 2008
NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brusells decided to intensify the preparation of Georgia and Ukraine for Alliance membership. Foreign Minister Steinmeier emphasized that there was no shortcut to the membership route agreed on in Bucharest.
Germany Signs Convention Banning Cluster Munitions
Dec 3, 2008
Foreign Minister Steinmeier was among the government leaders from more than 100 countries who signed the international convention banning the use of cluster munitions Wednesday in Oslo.
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