Foreign and European Policy

Germany and Rwanda

Germany and Rwanda

Foreign policy issues

Peace and freedom are the focal points of German foreign policy. They can only be guaranteed through cooperation in a spirit of trust and a fair balancing of interests with our partners in the United Nations, NATO, G8, OSCE and EU.

Foreign Policy

German policy on Europe

After centuries of bloody conflict, the integration of states and their interests has defeated nationalism and brought Europe an unparalleled period of peace, prosperity and stability. That is why the completion of European integration is our top political objective.

European Policy

Human rights policy

You may find more information on human rights policy and the action plan of the Foreign Ministry here.

Jestina Mukoko

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Germany and the European Union are actively engaged in the protection of human rights defenders. The EU has drawn up guidelines to ensure that this protection is guaranteed in the long term.

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE Current Affairs

May 17, 2012 7:44 AM

Schäuble receives Charlemagne Prize

German Finance Minister and veteran of several governments Wolfgang Schäuble is seen as a man for tough jobs. On Thursday, he is to receive the prestigious Charlemagne Prize in Aachen.

May 16, 2012 9:16 PM

Ayatollah issues fatwa against exiled rapper

Shahin Najafi fears for his life. He is currently in a secret location under police protection. Islamic clerics have accused the musician of blasphemy - a crime that, according to Islamic law, is punishable by death.

May 16, 2012 7:18 PM

New French prime minister 'spricht deutsch'

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who studied German, could prove a key asset as France seeks to assuage Germany's austerity drive in the eurozone. He told DW Paris and Berlin were the driving force in Europe.

Foreign and European Policy

Information from the Federal Foreign Office