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Germany and Europe

Diplomacy, Foreign and Security Policy and the European Union.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Interview
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz
“Germany is ready to act again as a strong partner”
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to live up to the expectations that others have of the EU’s economically strongest and most populous country.
Europe
Freedom to travel in Europe
The Schengen Agreement has been signed forty years ago. With its implantation, identity checks on many internal European borders ceased to exist.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul Interview
German Foreign Minister Wadephul
“I hear the call for greater German responsibility”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasises in an interview that he would like to expand Germany’s partnerships – to maintain freedom, prosperity and security.
Reem Alabali-Radovan bei der Amtsübernahme The new Federal Government
Development policy
Reem Alabali-Radovan: “Respect, regardless of status and background”
The minister for economic cooperation and development came to Germany as the child of refugees and has carved an impressive career for herself.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (l.) zu Gast beim ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj The new Federal Government
Federal Chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: clear messages from the outset
At the start of his term in office, Merz made it clear what is important to him in foreign policy terms: peace for Ukraine and a strong role for Germany in the EU.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Das Bundeskanzleramt The Federal Government
Who governs Germany?
The German Federal Government
Federal Chancellor, Cabinet, seat of government – here you can find out how the German government works.
Friedrich Merz im Bundestag nach der Wahl Governing coalition
Election of Chancellor
Friedrich Merz is German Chancellor
In a second ballot the Bundestag elects the CDU leader as successor to Olaf Scholz.
Minister Federal cabinet
Forming a government
Decision on members of the new government
Prior to the election of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, the CDU/CSU and SPD have announced their ministers.
Johann Wadephul New Federal Government
The new Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul is Germany's Foreign Minister
A North German with plenty of experience in international affairs is now in charge of the Fed-eral Foreign Office.
Friedrich Merz Federal elections
The new Federal Chancellor
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the new federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?
Europe
Ten facts about Germany in Europe
What you should know about Germany’s role in Europe and in the EU.

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