German Federal Foreign Office

Back in Focus?

A joint initiative by Germany and France to address illicit firearms trafficking has moved the issue of controlling the illegal trade in small arms from the Western Balkans up the political agenda, the German Federal Foreign Office told BIRN.

Romania's Attorney General Augustin Lazar had a meeting with visiting State Minister for European Affairs of the German Federal Foreign Office Michael Roth, who voiced concern over recent amendments to Romania's criminal legislation.

At a meeting with Minister of State for Europe at the German Federal Foreign Office Michael Roth on Tuesday, Romania's Minister-delegate for European Affairs Victor Negrescu highlighted the importance of the Romanian-German partnership.

BERLIN- German Commissioner for Human Rights Christoph Strasser said on Sunday the Belgrade Pride Parade was an important signal in Serbia's accession talks with the EU, and that it meant the government was fulfilling its task of securing the freedoms of opinion and assembly for the people and protecting them from violent groups.