Germany’s agent, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, gave reporters a brief statement, and refused to take any questions. She would not be the first German government representative to keep things brief with the media. On other unpleasant issues, such as Germany’s federal budget crisis at the end of last year, they tend to have their say and leave.
Von Uslar-Gleichen spoke of the difficult need to find the right “balance” in a complicated conflict. Watch her entire, short statement here:
Right after, Nicaragua’s agent returned to the microphones for questions. He dismissed Germany’s defense as too caught up in technicalities and “legalese,” hoping the ICJ will see through them to “get to the heart of the matter.” More here:
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Germany’s agent, Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, gave reporters a brief statement, and refused to take any questions. She would not be the first German government representative to keep things brief with the media. On other unpleasant issues, such as Germany’s federal budget crisis at the end of last year, they tend to have their say and leave.
Von Uslar-Gleichen spoke of the difficult need to find the right “balance” in a complicated conflict. Watch her entire, short statement here:
Right after, Nicaragua’s agent returned to the microphones for questions. He dismissed Germany’s defense as too caught up in technicalities and “legalese,” hoping the ICJ will see through them to “get to the heart of the matter.” More here:
The panel of ICJ judges will now consider the merits of the case. An initial judgment could take three-to-four weeks.