Peace and security

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

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.

Commitment to peace and security

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

Joint European action

With regard to foreign and security policy, Germany champions a united stance.

Humanitarian aid

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

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.

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.

Instrumente der internationalen Menschenrechtspolitik — dpa

International human rights policy tools

Germany is creating its own tools and supporting international institutions with the aim of protecting and defending human rights worldwide.

Nachhaltige Entwicklung — Getty Images/E+

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.

Multilateral cooperation

Partner in the world

Spending on government development cooperation in USD billion

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