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13.05.2025 Article

More than just blue helmet missions – an important conference in Berlin on 13 and 14 May will discuss the future of UN peacekeeping

Worldwide, millions of people live in regions affected by conflicts and crises. While peacekeeping is more important than ever, it also faces great challenges. This is where the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial that will take place in Berlin on 13 and 14 May 2025 plays an important role.

UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 - opening speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul
14.02.2025 Article

Diplomacy in times of crisis – the world comes together at the Munich Security Conference

Foreign Minister Baerbock is attending the 61st Munich Security Conference on 14 and 15 February. Read on to find out more about this year’s motto “Multipolarization” and the topics that the Foreign Minister will focus on.

Panel discussion Europole? The Old Continent’s New Geopolitical Role at the Munich Security Conference
29.01.2025 Article

The Federal Government Digital Strategy

Since 2022, the Federal Government has had its own digital strategy. Further details on how the Federal Foreign Office has contributed to the strategy can be found here.

Picture of the federal government at Schloss Meseberg
16.12.2024 Article

A difficult new beginning – Syria amid hope and challenges

After almost fourteen years of civil war, Syria stands at a crossroads. The German Government’s eight-point plan aims to create stability in the country, support reconstruction and enable the safe return of refugees. Read on to find out more.

After almost fourteen years of civil war, Syria stands at a crossroads.  
02.10.2024 Article

NATO

NATO is a central pillar of Germany’s security and defence policy. With 32 members today, NATO guarantees security and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. The Alliance’s newest member is Sweden, which joined on 7 March 2024. In 2024, NATO is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO headquarters in Brussels (November 18, 2024)
18.09.2024 Article

Germany’s Arctic policy guidelines: Germany and the Arctic in the context of climate change and the Zeitenwende

On 18 September 2024, the federal cabinet adopted the new interministerial Arctic policy guidelines. Their clear aim is to safeguard security and stability in the Arctic.

The German research vessel “Polarstern” in the Arctic

Press releases

  1. 14.05.2025 Press release

    UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin Brings New Commitments to Strengthen Peacekeeping Operations

  2. 12.05.2025 Press release

    Joint Press Statement regarding the Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin

  3. 18.03.2025 Press release

    The Federal Foreign Office on the situation in South Sudan

  4. 17.03.2025 Press release

    Joint press release by the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development on the ninth Brussels conference on Syria

  5. 15.02.2025 Press release

    Joint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement - Meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers on the margins of the Munich Security Conference

  6. 14.02.2025 Press release

    Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to the Munich Security Conference

  7. 12.02.2025 Press release

    Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission

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