German-Russian relations do not qualify as a strategic or modernization partnership. The relations have turned from closeness and cordiality to disillusionment and disappointment. We saw ample evidence of this last week at the 12th annual round of the German-Russian civil society forum, or the Petersburg Dialogue, and the 14th round of inter-governmental consultations held simultaneously in Moscow.
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Exactly one year ago, the EU agreed to several extreme measures to combat the ongoing economic crisis, to mixed results. But despite its unique economic distress, Greece shows no sign of cutting back its considerable military budget.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said euro zone rescue funds cannot recapitalize any bank until a euro zone banking supervisor is fully operational late next year. however France backs a retroactive
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Germany's Economy Minister is urging Greece to forge ahead with austerity measures demanded as part of the country's bailout, saying they are not up for negotiation.
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HOW far can Germany’s constitution stretch before it rips? The euro crisis is pushing Germany...
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German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Sunday he was confident Greece was on the...
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