Thomas Steg
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aiming believe britain convinced diplomatic direct divert france german germany government identical iran issue link realize reason remarks talking views
We realize that some have been interpreting Chirac's remarks as having a direct link to Iran. The German government doesn't see this link. We're convinced that France, Britain and Germany have identical views on how the Iran issue should be resolved, and we're talking about a diplomatic solution. We have no reason to believe that France is aiming to divert from this co-coordinated policy.
contacts contribute existing
We have to use existing contacts to contribute to de-escalation.
concerned deeply reports start successful supposedly
We are deeply concerned about these reports about the supposedly successful start of enrichment activities.
challenge extremism recognize special
We recognize we have a special challenge posed by right-wing extremism and that we have to give an appropriate answer.
capable clear crucial eu germany huge last national played role succeeded summit week
The summit succeeded last week in demonstrating that the EU is capable of action. Germany played a crucial mediating role without sacrificing national interests. We have made clear we see this as a huge success.
council framework germany permanent ready seat security un within
Germany is still ready to take over a permanent seat in the (UN) Security Council within the framework of UN reforms.
decision management possible steered
A possible tie-up between EADS and Thales...would be a decision for the management of the respective companies, not one which would be steered by politicians.
baghdad basis city concept defense develop honestly million whether
I honestly don't know whether a city of 4 million such as Baghdad could develop a defense concept on the basis of such a sketch.
absolutely closing
Closing of embassies is absolutely out of the question.
along continued cooperation fund monetary
Cooperation with the International Monetary Fund is to be continued along with the pro-European course.
media net position report scope
The scope of the media report is about right. The net contributor position will actually change.
good outcome
That is a very good outcome to the negotiations.
chancellor figure issue russian
This issue will figure prominently in upcoming discussions, not least between the chancellor and the Russian president.
kidnapping motive totally
The motive for this kidnapping is totally open.