Allies lash out at Trump ahead of G7 summit
The governments of Germany and France have taken a harsh line against the US president.Präsident Trump und den übrigen Teilnehmern schärfer.
Global Issues and Law
Human rights, globalization, rights dialogue, humanitarian aid and the UN. Current information and background on global issues and legal.
Appreciated by Canadians
A new survey shows: Germany is highly regarded among Canadians, who particularly appreciate the country’s role in the refugee crisis.
Maas promotes Germany’s candidacy for the Security Council
New non permanent members are to be elected soon to the UN’s most important body. In New York, Foreign Minister Maas has been spelling out why Germany is the right candidate at this juncture.
Federal Ministries
What tasks are the governmental agencies and offices responsible for in Germany and in Europe? Here you will find links to the state, politics and democracy. And you can also contact public authorities and take advantage of services for the citizens.
Soros foundation to close Budapest office
The Open Society Foundations is considering closing its Budapest branch to move to Berlin.
Put to the test
Germany is committed to strengthening human rights. How successful is it in this endeavour? Photo artists offer answers.
Diplomacy undergoing change
What is next with regard to transatlantic relations? The political expert Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook on new foreign policy possibilities.
Ghana backs Germany for UN Security Council seat
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said he would back Germany's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
German journalist Deniz Yücel freed from Turkish jail
Deniz Yücel, a German journalist who had been in jail in Turkey for a year, has been released from jail pending trial.
Timeline of the year Yücel has spent in Turkish prisons
On Valentine's Day 2017, the Die Welt journalist reported to the police in Istanbul for questioning.
German army to set up new NATO headquarters
The Bundeswehr is expected to install a new NATO military headquarters in Germany. The move is part of the alliance's strategic upgrade in the face of increased tensions with Russia.
Protecting migrants’ rights
At a meeting in Mexico, politicians from all over the world are working on a pact for migration. Germany is contributing important ideas.