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Contents I. OPINION-EDITORIAL
II. FOCUS THIS WEEK
III. FOREIGN POLICY
IV. SECURITY POLICY
V. EUROPEAN AFFAIRS
VI. BILATERAL RELATIONS
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| I. Opinion-Editorial | Contents |
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Default in the Eurozone - The Impact for the Transatlantic Economy
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| II. Focus This Week | Contents |
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Turkish President Gul Visits Germany This week Turkish President Gul travelled to Germany for a three-day visit including a meeting with its German counterpart Wulff and Chancellor Merkel. During their talks, Merkel and Gul discussed the integration of Turkish migrants in Germany, the deterioration of Turkish-Israeli relations and the prospect of Turkey’s accession to the EU. While Gul emphasized his country’s wish to join the union, Merkel dismissed this idea, insisting instead on a 'strategic partnership'. Gul's visit coincided with the 50th anniversary of the ‘Turkish-German labor recruitment agreement’, which paved the way for the immigration of a large number of Turkish workers to Germany. Commemorating the agreement, both Presidents highlighted the good relations between their countries, although Wulff also faced some criticism concerning the German language test for migrants and the European visa policy. Meanwhile, German Finance Minister Schäuble met with his Turkish counterpart to sign an agreement on double taxation. Die Präsidentenfreunde
Ein freundlicher Wulff erfreut Präsident Gül
Gül wird seine Probleme auch in Osnabrück nicht los
Gül trumpft in Deutschland mit neuer Stärke auf
Merkel hosts Turkey's president for talks in Berlin
Gül: 'Germany and Turkey are Europe's only healthy countries'
Turkish president insists on EU membership during Germany visit
Turkey will be fine if its bid for EU fails, says Gül
Commentary Herzlichkeit und Differenz im deutsch-türkischen Verhältnis
Güls Augenwischerei
Confident and demanding - Turkish President Gul in Germany
'We refuse to beg; we are irritating them'
Background 'Ich schwärme für die guten deutsch-türkischen Beziehungen'
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G8 Leaders Specify Aid for Arab Nations on Reform Path G8 unterstützen arabische Reformländer
G8 Commits $80 Billion to Arab Spring Democracy
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| IV. Security Policy | Contents |
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Defense Minister de Maizière on Surprise Visit to Afghanistan De Maizière auf Blitzvisite in Afghanistan
De Maizière lässt Afghanistan-Rückzug offen
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1. Downgrading of Italy and IMF Outlook Worsen Euro Zone Crisis Italien deklassiert
IWF sieht schwarz für die Weltwirtschaft
IMF warns of 'dangerous new phase' for the global economy
Italy's credit rating cut worsens eurozone outlook
Standard & Poor's déclasse l'Italie et M. Berlusconi
Commentary Völker, hört auf den IWF!
Last warning for Rome
Blog Italy's S&P downgrade: economics or politics?
2. 'Troika' of European Commission, ECB and IMF Take Up Negotiations with Greece Die Troika kehrt nach Athen zurück
Neue Notkredite für Athen in Sicht
Troika to return to Athens next week
Talks End in Greece With No Deal, but Progress Is Reported
Des avancées dans les négociations entre la Grèce et la 'troïka'
Commentary Befreien statt einschnüren
Leaving the eurozone would be a disaster for Greece
3. Meeting of EU/US Finance Ministers and ECB President in Wroclaw Europa ringt um die Börsensteuer
Europa liest Amerika die Leviten
EU finance chiefs cool on Geithner plan for eurozone
Eurozone meeting ends on debt crisis stalemate
Les Américains font la leçon aux Européens, en vain
4. Follow-Up: Outcome of Palestinian Statehood Likely to Fail as USA Oppose and EU Struggles for Position Obama bleibt beim Nein zu UN-Mitgliedschaft Palästinas
Obama: Only Negotiated Solution For Israel And Palestine
L'Union européenne appelle à une 'solution constructive'
Commentary Palestine's State of Mind
Background 'An Independent Palestine Will Be Inevitable'
5. Amnesty International Finds EU Has 'Failed' to Help Libyan Refugees Rebellen und Regime kritisiert
Amnesty International shames EU handling of Libya refugees
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1. Germany and Switzerland to Sign Bilateral Tax Agreement Deutschland sattelt die Pferde
Germany, Switzerland combat tax evasion with new deal
Signature d'un accord fiscal germano-suisse très attendu
Commentary Die Steuer-Treibjagd sollte ein Ende finden
Background NRW-Finanzminister vertraut Schweizer Banken nicht
2. Pope Benedict XIV. on First State Visit in Germany 'Willkommen zu Hause, Heiliger Vater'
A Papal Homecoming to a Combative Germany
Le délicat voyage du Pape en Allemagne
Blog Le pape au Bundestag et la 'laïcité' à l'allemande
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