German Council on Foreign Relations

Underscoring Turkey's contribution to NATO and the global fight against ISIL terror group, NATO general secretary said the alliance will continue to closely work with the country.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in favor of maintaining open lines of communication with Ankara even though "Turkey's recent decisions… have been particularly provocative for Greece" and urged the neighboring country to "de-escalate" the situation on the Greek-Turkish border.

The EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn told the German news agency DPA on Friday that the goal of the meeting should be ending the blockade of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue.

Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest on Feb.1 seeking support from Chancellor Angela Merkel against their Prime Minister Viktor Orban a day ahead of the German leader's visit to the ex-communist nation.    

German support, requirements remain

BERLIN -- Germany will support Serbia on its path to the EU but will not relax its requirements on that road, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday.

BERLIN - Germany will support Serbia on its path to the EU but will not relax its requirements on that road, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday, while also lauding Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic’s government for its determination to carry out necessary reforms.