German foreign minister rejects calls to invite Putin to G7 talks

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 18:55

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier dismissed on Sunday calls from the radical Left party to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to this year`s summit of the Group of Seven industrial powers.

Germany to take more global responsibility

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 05:17

The German government has stressed on the need to get more involved in international affairs.

John Kerry in Germany to mend relations

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:52

In a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries following recent spying scandal that soured relations, US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Germany warns Israel over settlement building

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 04:48

Israel`s ongoing settlement construction is damaging efforts to reach a negotiated peace agreement, visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.

New German minister criticises Russia over Ukraine

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 09:00

Germany`s new Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticised Russia in his inaugural speech for exploiting Ukraine`s economic plight to prevent it from signing a free-trade deal with the European Union.

German opposition leader denies PhD plagiarism

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 20:11

Germany`s centre-left parliamentary opposition leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier denied allegations today that he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis after similar charges have claimed several political scalps in recent years.

German opposition leader denies PhD plagiarism

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 20:10

Germany`s centre-left parliamentary opposition leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier denied allegations today that he plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis after similar charges have claimed several political scalps in recent years.