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04/16/2024

Solidarity and political talks: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel once again

With over 300 drones, missiles and cruise missiles fired at Israel, Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel at the weekend. The majority were intercepted by Israel, the United States and partners in the region. The support for Israel,...

04/15/2024

Keeping the Sudan on the agenda: Germany, France and the EU organise an international conference

At the start of 2023, the people in the Sudan and the international community were full of hope. A breakthrough for the transition to a civilian government was within reach. But then everything changed. On 15 April 2023, two power-hungry generals who...

04/03/2024

“One for all, and all for one”: Foreign Minister Baerbock at the NATO meeting in Brussels

The Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which takes place today and tomorrow in Brussels, is in a certain sense historic. For one thing, Sweden has a seat at the North Atlantic Council table as a full member for the first time, after...

03/28/2024

Humanitarian disaster in Gaza – Germany is also providing assistance from the air

For weeks now, the quantity of relief supplies crossing the border into Gaza has been inadequate. The humanitarian situation remains disastrous, especially in the north of the Gaza Strip. Following the brutal attack by the terrorist organisation...

03/24/2024

For an immediate humanitarian pause which leads to a permanent ceasefire: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Middle East once again

For the people of Israel and Gaza, 7 October marked the beginning of a never-ending nightmare. For the families of the hostages abducted by Hamas, who have been torn between hope and despair for almost six months now, fearing for the lives of their...

03/19/2024

Strengthening the Chemical Weapons Convention by updating Germany’s legislation

By revising Germany’s legislation related to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), the German Government is further reducing proliferation risks and at the same time setting a good example for the international community with regard to the national...

03/19/2024

The world is tackling the global Energiewende – Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2024

The (business) world is undergoing profound change. The markets of the future will not be based on oil and gas but on renewable energies and green hydrogen. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has also made plain to us that the energy...

03/18/2024

Determined and united in times of crisis – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The EU Foreign Ministers are gathering in Brussels today for their monthly Council meeting. US State Secretary Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will join them via video and will take part in the discussion with their EU...

03/04/2024

Enlarging and strengthening Europe – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Today, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is setting off on a trip to the Western Balkans where her talks will focus on EU enlargement policy. First, the Foreign Minister is destined for the Montenegrin capital Podgorica before travelling on to...

02/26/2024

Striving for progress: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Geneva for the Human Rights Council

In UN jargon, a general debate conducted by heads of state and government and ministers is called a high-level segment. The 55th session of the Human Rights Council is starting with such a segment today with the session continuing until 4 April. The...

02/24/2024

“As long as you need us:” Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Ukraine on the anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression

Two years have gone by since the Russian tanks rolled towards Kyjiw from the east, north and south. For the people in Ukraine, the date is anything but abstract. It also represents 731 days of living in fear and desperation. Tens of thousands of...

02/21/2024

Trip by Foreign Minister Baerbock to the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro and the United Nations in New York

Brazil holds the G20 Presidency this year. Under the motto “Building a just world and a sustainable planet”, Brazil is focusing its Presidency on the fight against inequality as well as on sustainable development, thus also turning the spotlight on...

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