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Europe’s value
Only if Europe becomes a truly global player can we master the tremendous challenges of our age.
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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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 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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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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Danish EU-Presidency
Between 1 January and
30 June 2112, Denmark will hold the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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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