Peace and Security

Heiko Maas has announced that he will travel to Tehran next week in an effort to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.

About 300 D-Day veterans attended a military event in Portsmouth to honor their comrades who landed in Normandy.

The United Nations and the European Union have cooperated in over 30 peacekeeping operations. A review.

Germany contributes to stabilisation and the provision of basic humanitarian services in crisis regions with numerous projects.

This is where you will find links to current legal literature and legal regulations, general information on jurisdiction, case-law databases and directories for legal professionals.

The adoption of the Basic Law on 8 Mai 1949 marked a fresh start for Germany.

Germany is a key ally in the world's most important security alliance.

As a symbol of their cooperation, Paris and Berlin are "twinning" the UNSC chairship — but not for long.

Germany is highly active in crisis regions. Ekkehard Brose, Special Envoy for Crisis Prevention and Stabilization at Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, explains which issues are a particular focus.

Health, humanitarian affairs and human rights are the main topics at the UN centre in Geneva. Ambassador von Ungern-Sternberg talks about Germany’s responsibilities here.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi answers questions about migration and refugees – and the politicisation of the debate.

The city on the Rhine has developed a profile as a centre of global dialogue. Twenty UN institutions are based here.