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28.07.2021 Article

Laying the foundation for the protection of refugees: 70 years of the Geneva Refugee Convention

The Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees was adopted in 1951. It had been drawn up amid the aftermath of two devastating world wars. Today, it forms the centrepiece of international refugee protection. It remains highly relevant – because there are now more refugees than ever before.

The Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees was adopted in 1951.
22.07.2021 Article

Fighting COVID‑19 worldwide: Help on the ground

In March 2021, in cooperation with local NGOs, the Consulate General in São Paulo distributed 2500 food parcels.
19.07.2021 Article

Money, not flour – donors turn to cash assistance programmes

Over 230 million people around the world are dependent on humanitarian assistance.

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Multilateralism: solving global problems together

Multilateralism: solving global problems together

International cooperation is more important than ever today when it comes to resolving the most urgent issues of our age.

Multilateralism: cooperation between states
19.05.2021 Article

International cooperation in the 21st century: A Multilateralism for the People

25.09.2020 Article

Turning crises into opportunities: meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism

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Brexit

Brexit

The UK’s withdrawal from the requires a high level of legal and political disengagement at European level and in the Member States.

The German Government is working hard to prepare for Brexit and making arrangements for all possible scenarios.
05.07.2021 Article

Brexit: The Trade and Cooperation Agreement formally entered into force on 1 May – What are the future foundations of relations between the EU and the United Kingdom?

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United Nations Security Council

United Nations Security Council

On 8 June 2018, Germany was elected as a non permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2019-20 term. This is the sixth time that the country has assumed major responsibility for peace and security in this capacity.

Germany: Member of the United Nations Security Council in 2019-20
01.04.2019 Article

Germany’s Security Council Presidency: Heiko Maas in New York

01.04.2019 Article

Protecting humanitarian aid workers: Germany and France in the UN Security Council 

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Climate change as a security risk

Climate change as a security risk

Climate change is not merely an issue for environmental and economic policy; it also poses a fundamental challenge to our foreign and security policy.

Climate change – A challenge for our foreign and security policy
03.06.2019 Article

Climate protection as a new foreign policy imperative

31.05.2019 Article

Climate change as a security risk – Berlin Climate and Security Conference

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The Immigration Act

The Immigration Act contains provisions on the entry of foreigners into Germany, their residence in the country, various residence purposes, the termination of residence and asylum procedures.

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Studying and working in Germany

A trainee in a glazier's workshop in Germany.
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