Human rights – a cornerstone of German foreign policy

Some things are non-negotiable: Germany continues to campaign assiduously for human rights around the world. Indeed, working for human rights is not only a basic tenet of our foreign policy – it is also in Germany’s interests.

Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

Annalena Baerbock has been Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs since 8 December 2021.

Green light for the 49 Euro Ticket

Government approves natural climate protection action programme

Immigration to Germany made easier

Charles III visits Germany

Lasting assistance for Ukraine

Support for path into the EU

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.

The 9th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue gets underway at the Federal Foreign Office, with the motto: Energiewende – Securing a Green Future

Delegations from more than 90 countries are meeting in Berlin to discuss ways to accelerate the shift to green energy. Already now, it is clear that, for the global energy transition to succeed, we will need to step up international cooperation.

For as long as it takes: Germany’s support for Ukraine

Germany provides substantial financial support – more than 14.2 billion euro to date – to people in Ukraine, and it stands firmly by their side, making available much more than just military equipment. Read on for more details about what Germany is doing to help.