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Peace and Security

Disarmament, Bundeswehr missions abroad, conflict prevention. Current information and background on peace and security.

Feierliches Gelöbnis im Bendlerblock Berlin, Sitz des Bundesverteidigungsministeriums Security
Defence
70 years of the Bundeswehr: From formation to the turning point
From the Cold War to the current threat situation: The Bundeswehr looks back on seven decades of peacekeeping, loyalty to the alliance – and ever new challenges.
Das deutsche Rechtssystem gilt als eines der stabilsten der Welt. Security
Facts
How safe is Germany?
How does the rule of law ensure security in Germany? And how many crimes are committed in Germany? Read here for answers to the most important questions.
Menschliche Schatten Security
Protecting democracy
Operating in the shadows: Germany’s intelligence services
Top secret: what the Federal Intelligence Service, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Military Counterintelligence Service do to counter threats and protect democracy.
Carina Lerch, Einsatzleiterin der Polizei Mittelhessen Security
Police
A leader with her feet firmly on the ground
As operational commander with the Central Hesse police, Carina Lerch is in charge of around 2,000 officers. She nonetheless remains close to the grass roots and sometimes even goes out on the beat.
Schnell, präzise, effektiv: Mitglieder der Spezialeinheit GSG 9 Security
Special unit
GSG 9: precision under extreme pressure
GSG 9 has been operating for more than five decades as a special operations unit of the Federal Police in the fight against terrorism, violent crime and new hybrid threats.
Vertriebene Sudanesinnen und Sudanesen im neu errichteten Lager Al-Afadh Africa
Sudan
“Abhorrent violations of international law”
In the face of hospitals unable to cope, blocked convoys and serious human rights violations, numerous states have called on Sudan to end the attacks.
Rekruten im freiwilligen Wehrdienst für den Heimatschutz The Federal Armed Forces
Democracy
Citizen in uniform
The Bundeswehr lives by the democratic values of the Federal Republic of Germany – these are the three most important principles.
Internationale Kooperation in der Deutsch-Französischen Brigade The Federal Armed Forces:
International relations
An army of partnerships
The Bundeswehr cooperates very closely with its international allies.
Feier anlässlich der Fall der Mauer am Brandenburger Tor
The fall of the Wall and German reunification
An unprecedented historical process, the end of division and coming to terms with the past.
Halo Trust arbeitet an der Beseitigung von Minen in Syrien Humanitarian assistance
Landmine clearance
The invisible threat
Every day, people in Syria are killed by explosives hidden in the ground. Germany is helping to remove the devices.
2025 hat die Bundesregierung bislang 35 Millionen Euro für humanitäre Hilfe in Südsudan bereitgestellt. Humanitarian assistance
South Sudan
Combating hunger, sack by sack
Securing the food supply, saving lives: Germany is one of the biggest donors of humanitarian aid and supports numerous organisations in South Sudan.
Kein Raum für Trauer: Diese Südsudanesin muss ihre verbliebenen Familienmitglieder versorgen. Humanitarian assistance
South Sudan
Where German help is changing lives
Armed conflicts, drought and flooding have plunged South Sudan into crisis. German projects provide food, water and protection.

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