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Our priorities
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- G20 (Priority 2 of 6)
- Europe (Priority 1 of 6)
- UNO (Priority 3 of 6)
- Security Council '19/20 (Priority 4 of 6)
- Refugees (Priority 2 of 6)
- Ukraine (Priority 2 of 6)
- Disarmament (Priority 3 of 6)
- Human rights (Priority 3 of 6)
- Middle East (Priority 4 of 6)
- Fight against IS (Priority 2 of 6)
- Humanitarian Aid (Priority 4 of 6)
- Cultural relations (Priority 3 of 6)
- Syria (Priority 2 of 6)
- Afghanistan (Priority 4 of 6)
Germany’s candidacy for a seat on the Security Council in 2019/20
With its new candidacy, Germany is demonstrating that it intends to continue to play an active role in helping to promote peace and security. moreGermany’s candidacy for a seat on the Security Council in 2019/20
Latest news
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22.08.2017
Statement by Foreign Minister Gabriel on the situation in Afghanistan -
20.08.2017
Statement by Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Doğan Akhanlı’s case -
18.08.2017
Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Bärbel Kofler on the sentencing of three pro‑democracy activists and leading figures in the peaceful Occupy Central protests in 2014
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18.08.2017
Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on the Turkish President’s comments regarding the German elections -
18.08.2017
Minister of State Böhmer welcomes ICC ruling on the protection of cultural property
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18.08.2017
Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Bärbel Kofler on the arrest of a Mauritanian senator and the situation following the constitutional referendum -
17.08.2017
Statement by Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on the attack in Barcelona -
16.08.2017
Foreign Minister Gabriel congratulates Horst Köhler on his appointment as Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara -
16.08.2017
“Germany must remain a force for peace” (Interview)
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16.08.2017
Arms do not create security. Article by Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel
Further news and current issues
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria signed a treaty on good neighbourliness on 2 August.
Foreign Minister Gabriel said: “In signing the treaty, the two countries are sending an important message as regards successful bilateral and regional cooperation in the Balkans.” moreForeign Minister Gabriel – treaty on good neighbourliness between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria sends an important message
Joining forces against arms and people smugglers – EUNAVFOR MED Operation SOPHIA extended
On 25 July 2017, the Council of the European Union voted to extend the mandate of... moreJoining forces against arms and people smugglers – EUNAVFOR MED Operation SOPHIA extended
Travelling in the EU this summer? Thanks to Brussels, your journey has gotten easier!
Using your phone on holidays without roaming charges? Driving all the way from the North Cape of... moreTravelling in the EU this summer? Thanks to Brussels, your journey has gotten easier!
Interested in a date with Europe? Come visit our offices!
It’s the Open Day on 26 and 27 August 2017 at the Federal Foreign Office. We hope to see you there! moreInterested in a date with Europe? Come visit our offices!
Further news and current issues
How Germany ticks
Since 17 July, the website www.deutschland.de has had a new look. moreHow Germany ticks
Foreign Minister Gabriel on the situation in Turkey
--- Translation of advance text --- Zitat I discussed what I am about to tell you with the... moreTranscription of Foreign Minister Gabriel's Statement on the situation in Turkey
Promoting and networking: "Afrika kommt!"
Young African professionals are given a send‑off at the Federal Foreign Office. morePromoting and networking: "Afrika kommt!"
Culture Train to Wrocław
Dietmar Woidke, Coordinator of German-Polish Cooperation, and Rafał Dutkiewicz, Mayor of Wrocław, took the Culture Train from Lusatia to Wrocław on 30 July. moreWoidke and Dutkiewicz take the Culture Train to the 10th World Games in Wrocław
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Helping countries to help their neighbours – Foreign Minister Gabriel to visit Uganda
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German Information Centres
German Information Centres (GIC) are designed to provide information about Germany in their host countries and rally support for German positions. These centres aim to arouse interest in Germany particularly among important young multipliers in the regional partner countries. moreGerman Information Centres
Coming to Germany
Perhaps you are planning a trip? Or you want to spend a longer period in Germany on a school or... moreComing to Germany
