German Foreign Policy - An Overview
The primary goal of German foreign policy is to preserve peace and security in the world. The expanded concept of security covers not only questions of conflict prevention, defense, disarmament and arms controls, but also economic, ecological and social issues as well as human rights. This includes a committed effort on behalf of human rights world-wide and a global economy that creates opportunities for everyone, of fostering cross-border environmental protection and an open dialog between the cultures.
Germany is a vital international partner on a number of matters of global importance. In this special feature we offer you key points on Germany's positions on current challenges in foreign policy and global issues.
Key Messages Overview
Globalization has increased the interconnectedness of peoples and countries — the impact of political decisions and economic and social developments is increasingly felt in faraway lands. Efforts to cooperate rather than confront are important to Germany.
Central Topics
Cross-national themes in German foreign policy, including the Middle East Peace Process, the Western Balkans and Transatlantic Relations, as well as global hotspots like Afghanistan are presented here.
Regional Focuses
Together with its European and transatlantic partners, Germany is deeply committed to the causes of democracy, development and human rights. One key component in achieving these goals is the protection of and adherence to international law.
International Law
There have to be joint efforts to tackle global challenges; Germany is committed to supporting peace, human rights, freedom, justice and devolopment in the framework of international organizations.
International Organizations
