Germany urged Egypt Sunday to get to the bottom of allegations of fraud leveled by the opposition after the adoption of the new constitution in a referendum.

Germany urged Egypt Sunday to get to the bottom of allegations of fraud leveled by the opposition after the adoption of the new constitution in a referendum.

"The reports from Egypt fill me with concern," German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said in a statement.

"The new constitution can only meet with acceptance if the process of its adoption is beyond reproach. Allegations of irregularities must therefore be investigated in a quick, transparent and decisive manner," he added.

He considered that "Egypt would only have a successful future if all social groups reach out to each other".

"Not the power of the street but rather the spirit of compromise and tolerance should determine the way forward for Egypt," Westerwelle said.