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05.04.2024 Article

Germany and Libya: Bilateral relations

Political relations Since the revolution of 17 February 2011, the German Government has been supporting the country in its transition to democracy. Libya had a fresh start following the overthrow…

Bilateral relations
14.09.2023 Article

Following catastrophic floods, Germany is helping the people in Libya

People in Libya are currently faced with the aftermath of catastrophic floods. It is feared that over 20,000 people have died. Find out more here about how Germany is supporting the people in Libya.

First relief supplies from Germany
28.03.2023 Article

The EU’s IRINI mission: Enforcing the UN arms embargo against Libya

The Bundeswehr is involved in the EU operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. Since 2020, the mission has helped to enforce the UN’s arms embargo against Libya. The Federal Government decided to extend the Bundeswehr mandate for IRINI – the Bundestag has still to give its approval.

A German soldier is watching the sea through binoculars
24.01.2022 Article

Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels – direct communication between EU partners

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will be meeting the EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels today (24 January). The Foreign Affairs Council will discuss issues including the security situation in Europe, given the presence of Russian troops at the Ukrainian border, and the situation in Syria and Libya.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Brussels
21.10.2021 Article

Minister of State Annen travels to international Stabilization Conference in Libya

Ten years ago, Gaddafi’s rule ended and Libya descended into civil war; international actors provided increasing military support for this war over time. The situation has improved significantly since the Berlin Process began in 2019. Minister of State Annen is travelling to Tripoli today.

An international conference on the future of Libya is taking place today in Tripoli, initiated by the country’s Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush.
22.09.2021 Article

Continuing international engagement to ensure that Libya has a choice

Together with his counterparts from France and Italy, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is hosting a foreign ministers’ meeting as part of the Berlin Process on Libya. The next objective is to stay on the ball with international partners to ensure that elections can be held in Libya on 24 December.

Heiko Maas sitting at a conference table

Press releases

  1. 20.06.2025 Press release

    Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya

  2. 25.05.2024 Press release

    Statement by Minister of State Katja Keul prior to her visit to Libya:

  3. 24.12.2022 Press release

    Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on Libya

  4. 23.09.2022 Press release

    Joint Statement by Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States

  5. 29.07.2022 Press release

    Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Luise Amtsberg on maritime rescue efforts in the Mediterranean

  6. 01.07.2022 Press release

    Statement by the Special Envoy on Libya of the Federal Foreign Office

  7. 24.06.2022 Press release

    Libya: Joint Statement by Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States

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