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Condolences from President Gauck and Chancellor Merkel on Devastating Oklahoma Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:09:03 GMT

Federal President Gauck and Chancellor Merkel sent letters to President Obama expressing their condolences and those of the German people on the loss of life caused by the devastating tornado that struck the Okahoma City area on Monday, May 20.

Celebrating 50 Years German-French Cooperation at the EU Open House 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:09:53 GMT

Nearly 5,000 visitors came to Germany and France (at the same time) during the seventh annual EU Open House 2013 and had a good time, taking away lots of prizes, pictures, and memories.

Katrin Gebbe makes it to Cannes with her film "Tore tanzt"

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:26 GMT

German film director Katrin Gebbe make her debut in the competition “Un Certain Regard” at the famous film festival on the Côte d’Azur. The Cannes film festival is one of the biggest movie events of the year. It begins in France on May 15.

Talks in the Middle East and North Africa

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:28 GMT

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.

Westerwelle: “We Europeans Belong Together and Need to Stick Together”

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:30 GMT

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.

Westerwelle: “Transatlantic Partnership – Working Together for Tomorrow’s World”

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:58 GMT

"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."

Germany.info Spot the Bus Contest: Celebrating Creative Genius

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:34:58 GMT

With our Spot the Bus contest this year, the German Embassy and Germany.info are celebrating two of Germany’s creative geniuses from the world of culture, artist Albrecht Dürer and composer Richard Wagner.

International Contact Group on Afghanistan and Pakistan Meets in Berlin

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:56:12 GMT

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.”

Bayern v. Dortmund in the Champions League Final

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:02 GMT

For the first time ever, two German teams will go head to head for the Champions League title. Bayern defeated Barcelona and Dortmund defeated Real Madrid in the semi-finals to make it this far, but anything can happen in the final game on May 25.

Word of the Week: Es geht um die Wurst

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:08:40 GMT

May the better team win, but which one will it be? A very important question to soccer fans for the upcoming finals, and that is why they say: "Es geht um die Wurst!"

German Women Heading to England Too for UEFA Final

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:06:57 GMT

Both the men’s and women’s Bundesliga teams excelled this year, both nationally and internationally. The Wolfsburg club will be facing off against the Olympique Lyonnais club, trying to grab the title from the two-time champs. The women’s final will be held on May 23 at Stamford Bridge in London.

Foreign Minister Westerwelle on the Pew Survey on Europe

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:37:14 GMT

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.