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Global Issues

Cooperation on energy security and climate protection

The increasing use of fossil fuels accelerates climate change, with grave consequences for many parts of the world.
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Energy

The increasing use of fossil fuels accelerates climate change, with grave consequences for many parts of the world. Renewable energy will play a key role in the future. more

Environmental protection

Protecting the environment means safeguarding livelihoods, preventing conflict and actively building security. more

International cooperation in the development, economic and financial sectors

This requires systematic efforts pursued within a coherent foreign policy framework and which take into account also security, trade, financial and environmental policy aspects. more

Combating terrorism

International terrorism and cross-border organized crime are both major challenges for the international community. more

G8/G20/New powers in shaping globalization

The G20 established alongside the G8 in 1999 brings together the world’s most important indus­trialized and developing economies. Aspiring countries like China, India, South Africa, Brazil play a significant role at global level as new powers in shaping globalization. more

Economic and financial policy

International economic policy is a key component of foreign policy.
Global trade, cross-border investment and a stable financial system are important prerequisites for growth, employment and prosperity in Germany and around the world.

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Forum on Global Issues

Dialogue between Government and Civil Society

Over the past ten years, the process of globalization, an ever increasing interdependence in the world in virtually all spheres, has had political repercussions as well as an extremely obvious economic impact. more