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Guidelines of German Foreign Policy
German foreign policy has been marked by continuity during the last few decades, but at the same time reflects the...
Bilateral relations
Germany maintains intense bilateral relations to many countries in the world. Read more about Germany's political, economic and cultural contacts.
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Regional focuses
Cross-national themes in German foreign policy, including the Middle East Peace Process, the Western Balkans and Transatlantic Relations, as well as global hotspots like Afghanistan. more
Peace and Security
German foreign policy is peace policy. In collaboration with its partners, Germany is active in international organizations in pursuit of a fair, peaceful and stable international order. more
Global Issues
Globalization has increased the interconnectedness of peoples and countries — the impact of political... more
Human rights
Only the protection of human rights can guarantee stability and peace. It is also a prerequisite for... more
Humanitarian aid
One of the Federal Foreign Office’s most important tasks is to bring help quickly to people who are in... more
World economy
Germany is integrated into the world economy and dependent on its growth to a greater extent than many other... more
International Law
A key component of international law is humanitarian international law. It aims to minimize the suffering... more
Culture and intercultural dialogue
Cultural relations and education policy is an essential pillar of German foreign policy. It strengthens... more