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The German Ambassador with representatives of the Mahashakthy Women’s Federation

Germany funds micro projects in Kilinochchi, Ampara and Ratnapura

German Ambassador Dr. Juergen Morhard handed over assistance worth Rs. 4 million to community development organizations in Ratnapura, Kilinochchi and Ampara. The funds will go towards social development activities in vulnerable communities.

Federal President Joachim Gauck to address the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 25 February 2013

Federal President Joachim Gauck was in Geneva on 25 and 26 February to visit the institutions concerned with international human rights protection.

Federal President Gauck in Geneva on 25 February 2013

The 9th Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, June 5 to 14, 2013

This year’s Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin (APW) titled “Smart Cities” will focus on the urban challenges of the 21st century and how they affect the globalized world. From June 5 to 14, 2013, the Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, under the patronage of German Federal President Joachim Gauck, invite you to join the dialogue with an economic region that is showing unsurpassed growth and shaping our global future in decisive ways. A central conference on “Smart Solutions for Urban Challenges” on June 5 and 6 will take place in the German Foreign Ministry. This event will include the Business Contact Forum, which proved to be of interest for participating companies during the most recent APW. Another highlight will be the Asia Business Day, which will be organized by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business on June 6. Details about the entire program and its many business- and research oriented events can be found at www.APWberlin.de . Online registration will begin early April, and participation for all events will be free of charge. A small flyer offers additional information.

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DW Global Media Forum

Conference on "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media" from 17 to 19 June 2013.
Now open for registration! For more information, please read the enclosed flyer

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The Fifth World Conference of Sports Ministers in Berlin

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The WDR Europaforum 2013

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Conference - Pioneers on Dual Training Abroad

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The Forum on Global Issues

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The European Year of Citizens

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Hannover Messe 2013

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CeBIT 2013

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International Tourism Fair ITB Berlin

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Membership of the UN Human Rights Council 2013 - 2015

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Berlin's Fashion Scene

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Germany’s Energy Revolution and its European Neighbours

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Jun 18, 2013 4:33 PM

A strategy on Europe's adaptation to climate change

The Environment Council adopted conclusions on a strategy on adaptation to climate change. The conclusions are a response to the Commission's communication "An EU strategy on adaptation to climate change".

Jun 18, 2013 12:35 PM

Stricter rules for credit rating agencies to enter into force

The new rules aim to reduce over-reliance on credit ratings while at the same time improving the quality of the rating process. Credit rating agencies will have to be more transparent when rating sovereign states.

Jun 17, 2013 3:51 PM

EU and US start negotiations on trade and investment agreement

The negotiations will cover three main components: market access, regulatory issues including non-tariff barriers, and the agreement's rules.

Jun 17, 2013 12:54 PM

Commission proposes to help jobless by improving efficiency of public employment services

The European Commission has proposed a Decision to help public employment services to maximise their effectiveness through closer cooperation to better address the needs of the unemployed and businesses.

Jun 14, 2013 7:35 PM

Council gives the green light to launch free-trade talks with the United States

EU trade ministers mandated the Commission to negotiate a sweeping EU–US trade and investment pact. The talks are expected to be formally launched at the G8 on 17 June.

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Au pair in Germany

As an au pair you have the opportunity to get to know Germany in an unusually close (and inexpensive) way. At Young Germany we’ve talked to placement agencies and au pairs to get the real story on this work-exchange opportunity.

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