THE CHANCELLOR’S TRIP TO AFRICAStepping up engagement for the African Union

During her visit to Ethiopia, Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for greater democracy and for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue. In Addis Ababa she met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn and officially opened the new Peace and Security Building of the African Union. more

CABINETResolution on social welfare benefits for citizens of other EU states

A new bill now adopted by the Cabinet lays out when citizens of other EU member states are eligible to receive social welfare benefits, and when not. The bill must still be approved by the German Bundestag.more

BUNDESWEHR FOREIGN MISSIONThe fight against the IS to be stepped up

The Bundeswehr is to extend its mission to counter the IS terrorist organisation. In future German soldiers are also to monitor Syrian airspace from NATO AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) reconnaissance planes. The Cabinet decision must still be approved by the German Bundestag

1. DEFENCE MINISTERS MEET IN BRUSSELSNATO resolutions come under review

   NATO defence ministers have met to take forward the resolutions of their summit meeting in Warsaw. On the agenda were the stationing of multinational battalions in eastern Europe, anti-smuggler activities in the Aegean and support for the anti-IS coalition. ” We have come a long way,” said NATO …moreof: NATO resolutions come under review

   27. October 2016, Thursday

2. TALKS ON UKRAINE AND SYRIAMerkel Believes Russia Must Acknowledge Responsibility

   A road map for a peaceful solution in Ukraine, a difficult and open debate on Syria: the Chancellor conferred with Presidents Hollande, Poroshenko und Putin for several hours. Merkel called on Russia to exert influence on Syrian President Assad.moreof: Merkel Believes Russia Must Acknowledge Responsibility

   20. October 2016, Thursday

3. CETA BEFORE THE CABINETBoth businesses and consumers will benefit

   Practically no more customs duties on industrial products, easier access to the Canadian market, lower costs for European companies – the German government supports CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada, because freer trade will help underpin prosperity and jobs in both …moreof: Both businesses and consumers will benefit

   19. October 2016, Wednesday

4. PANAMA’S PRESIDENT IN BERLINJoining forces to tackle tax evasion

   In the fight against tax evasion, Germany and Panama are to enter into an information sharing agreement as well as enhancing transparency, reported Chancellor Angela Merkel following a meeting with President Varela Rodriguez at the Federal Chancellery. In future the two countries intend to expand …moreof: Joining forces to tackle tax evasion

   18. October 2016, Tuesday

5. “NORMANDY FORMAT” MEETING AT THE FEDERAL CHANCELLERY“We must use every opportunity,” says Angela Merkel

   “We must use ever opportunity” to make progress in implementing the Minsk agreements, declared the Chancellor. To this end she will be hosting a meeting with the Presidents of France, Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday in Berlin. No miracles should be expected from the meeting though, warned the …moreof: “We must use every opportunity,” says Angela Merkel

   18. October 2016, Tuesday

6. CIVIL WAR IN SYRIAHumanitarian assistance is the top priority

   For Chancellor Angela Merkel the priority is to alleviate the suffering of the people in Syria. Syrian and Russian airstrikes have made the situation even more disastrous, she said in Berlin. Angela Merkel announced that she would be broaching the issue with President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in …moreof: Humanitarian assistance is the top priority

   17. October 2016, Monday

7. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI IN BERLINCreating prospects for Nigeria

   Germany intends to stand by Nigeria in these economically difficult times, said Chancellor Angela Merkel after a meeting with Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari in Berlin. They also discussed the humanitarian situation in northern Nigeria, the Boko Haram terrorists and a migration partnership.moreof: Creating prospects for Nigeria

   14. October 2016, Friday

8. SPEECHSpeech by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on the occasion of the hand-over of the Building for Peace and Security to the African Union Commission

   in Addis Ababamoreof: Speech by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on the occasion of the hand-over of the Building for Peace and Security to the African Union Commission

   14. October 2016, Friday

9. CHAD’S PRESIDENT VISITS BERLINNew chapter in cooperation

   Germany is to support Chad in the fields of drinking water supply and humanitarian aid, as well as the active role it plays within the framework of the partnership between the European Union and the African Union, reported Chancellor Angela Merkel following her meeting with Chad’s President Idriss …moreof: New chapter in cooperation

   12. October 2016, Wednesday

10. CABINETResolution on social welfare benefits for citizens of other EU states

    A new bill now adopted by the Cabinet lays out when citizens of other EU member states are eligible to receive social welfare benefits, and when not. The bill must still be approved by the German Bundestag.moreof: Resolution on social welfare benefits for citizens of other EU states

    12. October 2016, Wednesday

11. BUNDESWEHR FOREIGN MISSIONThe fight against the IS to be stepped up

    The Bundeswehr is to extend its mission to counter the IS terrorist organisation. In future German soldiers are also to monitor Syrian airspace from NATO AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) reconnaissance planes. The Cabinet decision must still be approved by the German Bundestag.moreof: The fight against the IS to be stepped up

    12. October 2016, Wednesday

12. CIVIL WAR IN SYRIAHumanitarian efforts must continue

    Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on the international community to continue humanitarian support for the people of Aleppo. “It is precisely because our efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire have not been successful that we must not end our humanitarian support.”moreof: Humanitarian efforts must continue

    06. October 2016, Thursday

13. PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGEEuropean Union approves Paris Agreement on Climate Change

    The last hurdle has been taken – the Paris Agreement on Climate Change can now enter into force. The European Parliament has voted by an overwhelming majority to approve the agreement.moreof: European Union approves Paris Agreement on Climate Change

    05. October 2016, Wednesday

14. SECURITY OPERATION IN THE MEDITERRANEANBundeswehr taking part in Sea Guardian mission

    Armed German troops will, in future, be involved in the NATO-led maritime security operation SEA GUARDIAN. The German Bundestag has approved this decision. In the Mediterranean, ships and aircraft are to work together to produce a detailed picture of the situation and to monitor the maritime area.moreof: Bundeswehr taking part in Sea Guardian mission

    29. September 2016, Thursday

15. MEETING ON THE DIGITAL ECONOMYMerkel: “We must play our part”

    What progress is Europe making towards creating a digital single market? This question was the focus of the regular meeting of the “European Round Table of Industrialists” at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. “We know that this is about future jobs”, said Federal Chancellor Merkel.moreof: Merkel: “We must play our part”

    28. September 2016, Wednesday