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Commemorating 50 years of Germany in NATO
Video interview with Ambassador Rüdiger Reyels,
German Permanent Representative to NATO
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04/05/2005 - NATO Germany’s accession to NATO: 50 years on - Helga Haftendorn analyses the debates and events surrounding Germany’s accession to NATO 50 years ago. (.PDF/414Kb) |
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23/05/2005 - NATO Germany's accession to NATO: 50 years on (.PDF/33Kb) |
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On 6 May 1955, the Federal Republic of Germany joined the Alliance. On the occasion of the 50 th anniversary of its membership, the German Ambassador to NATO, Dr. Ruediger Reyels, explains the historical significance of Germany joining the Alliance and how NATO provides a framework for German foreign and security policy. He also talks about the strong public support for the Alliance and its missions in his country today. In closing, he shares Germany’s point of view on the ongoing transformation of NATO.
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Membership in NATO has been the foundation of Germany’s post-war integration into the West. Mr. Ambassador, what does this anniversary mean to your country? |
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| What is NATO’s image in Germany today? |
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| Today, Germany is one of the biggest troop contributors to NATO’s military operations. What does this mean for German foreign and security policy in the long term? |
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| What role does Germany see for NATO today and in the future? |
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Mr. Ambassador, according to Germany, how will NATO have to develop and reform, if it is to remain the central place for transatlantic security policy to be decided and implemented? |
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Transcript of the interview - Audio version: .MP3/6836Kb
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