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The Federal Foreign Minister
On a diplomatic mission
My posting in Iran – the desk officer for legal issues at the German Embassy in Tehran reports on the lively variety as well as the difficulties of her working life. moreOn a diplomatic mission
Human rights dialogue with China: “very laborious and lengthy process”
Markus Löning, the Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy, on his talks at the 11th German-Chinese Human Rights Dialogue in Yinchuan (Ningxia Province). Broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on 16 May 2013 moreHuman rights dialogue with China: “very laborious and lengthy process”
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Markus Löning says homosexual, bisexual, transsexual and intersexual people have a right to live in dignity, without fear of violence or reprisals. moreStatement by Human Rights Commissioner Löning on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Green light for Croatia
The German Bundestag has cleared the way for Croatia to join the European Union. On 16 May, the parliamentarians unanimously approved the bill proposed by the German Government concerning the accession treaty. Foreign Minister Westerwelle spoke of a “historic turning point”. moreGreen light for Croatia
Effectively combating piracy
The Bundestag has extended the deployment of Bundeswehr troops within the context of the EU’s counter piracy operation ATALANTA. The operation is embedded in a comprehensive strategy for Somalia’s reconstruction. moreEffectively combating piracy
Syria: searching for ways to end the violence
Foreign Minister Westerwelle welcomes the agreement of the Russian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State to hold an international conference on Syria. moreSyria: searching for ways to end the violence
Open dialogue in a spirit of partnership
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the German‑Russian Forum, Foreign Ministers Westerwelle and Lavrov have called attention to the importance of the countries’ bilateral relations while meeting in Berlin. moreOpen dialogue in a spirit of partnership
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
