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Europe’s value

Only if Europe becomes a truly global player can we master the tremendous challenges of our age.

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Germany in Europe

European policy affects a host of fields for which various ministries in Germany are responsible. To ensure the Federal Government presents a unified stance, there are various coordination mechanisms.
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A Citizen’s Europe

Europe’s success story would not have been possible without broad civil commitment to the European idea.
Civil society organizations have played an important role here.

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For a better Europe

In their Final Report, the Foreign Ministers of the Future of Europe Group presented joint proposals on shaping Europe’s future and overcoming the sovereign debt crisis.

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European foreign policy

The sheer size of the European Union in eco­nomic, financial and trade terms makes it an important world power. The EU has a web of agreements with most countries and regions of the globe.
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Enlargement of the European Union

The European Union has grown from originally six to today twenty-seven member states - clear proof of how attractive and sucessful this model is.  How develops the process of the enlargement?
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New concept on communicating Europe

Foreign Minister Westerwelle has presented a new concept on communicating Europe which is intended to strengthen confidence in Europe and make people aware once again of Europe’s value. more

The Value of Europe

Europe is about so much more than interest rate spreads and rescue packages. The international conference on The Value of Europe at the Federal Foreign Office has given fresh impetus to the debate about Europe’s future. more

The EU Reform Treaty

The reforms based on the Lisbon Treaty of 2009 will greatly enhance the European Union’s efficiency and democratic foundations.



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Europe’s budget 2014‑2020

The negotiation of the next multiannual financial framework  is a key European project. On 7/8 February 2013 the EU Heads of State and Government agreed on a draft.
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Irish EU-Presidency

On 1 January, Ireland assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2013.

The Council of Europe – advocate of democracy and human rights

Since its foundation in 1949, the Council of Europe has consistently worked to promote human rights. more

The Council of the Baltic Sea States

The Council of the Baltic Sea States was established in 1992 on the initiative of the then German and Danish Foreign Ministers, Hans-Dietrich Genscher and Uffe Ellemann-Jensen.
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