Foreign and European Policy
Foreign policy issues
Peace and freedom are the focal points of German foreign policy. They can only be guaranteed through cooperation in a spirit of trust and a fair balancing of interests with our partners in the United Nations, NATO, G8, OSCE and EU.
Foreign Policy
German policy on Europe
After centuries of bloody conflict, the integration of states and their interests has defeated nationalism and brought Europe an unparalleled period of peace, prosperity and stability. That is why the completion of European integration is our top political objective.
European Policy
Germany’s contribution to European security and defence policy, Europe’s role in a changing world, NATO’s new strategy, Turkey’s special importance for European security, the future of Afghanistan: these are some of the topics up for discussion at the 9th Congress on European Security and Defence, which is being held this week in Berlin (9 and 10 November).
Peace and security
On October 12, at the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Germany was elected as a non-permanent member of the international organization’s Security Council for the years 2011/2012. The Security Council is regarded as the most important committee in the United Nations and as the key body for a peaceful world order.
Germany wins UN Security Council seat
The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.
Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat
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Guido Westerwelle
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