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Peace and security

Together with its partners, Germany champions peace, security, democracy, and human rights the world over.

Frieden und Sicherheit
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At a glance

Multilateral cooperation

The central objective of German foreign policy is to ensure peace and security in the world. The basic coordinates of its actions include the country’s comprehensive integration into multilateral structures for cooperation.

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Shared responsibility

International cooperation is the foundation of German foreign policy. It works with partners in Europe and around the world to stand up for freedom, democracy and human rights.

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Commitment to peace and security

Germany participates widely in multilateral cooperation and promotes democracy and human rights all over the world.

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Humanitäre Hilfe
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Humanitarian aid

Germany helps people in need as a result of crises or natural disasters, regardless of their causes.

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Insight

Partner in the world

Efforts to safeguard human rights world-wide is a cornerstone of German foreign policy. Moreover, the country is strongly involved in development cooperation and in acute crisis situations provides humanitarian assistance world-wide.

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Fostering sustainable development

The sustainable development of all nations lays the foundations for a peaceful future. It’s a goal to which the Federal Government is firmly committed.

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Schutz von Menschenrechten
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Protection of Human Rights

The respect of human rights is enshrined in the Basic Law. On the global level, too, Germany is committed to protecting basic freedoms.

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Facts and figures

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Humanitäre Hilfe
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2.7 billion euros
Humanitarian aid provided by the Federal Foreign Office in 2023 for people in need.
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Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
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2 billion euros
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development invests this sum annually in global food security and rural development.
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Deutscher UN-Soldat
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6.8 billion euros
Funding provided for the United Nations system by the Federal Government in 2022.
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Auswärtiges Amt
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225 foreign embassies and consulates
Around 12,000 people work for the Foreign Service of the Federal Government.