2023 Annual Disarmament Report

The German Government continued to promote arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation under difficult conditions in 2023. An overview of the priorities and challenges that this involves can be found here.

A week of crisis diplomacy: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Capri for the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting

With the Iranian attack on Israel at the weekend, the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spread. The G7 talks will focus on how to stop the escalation spiralling further and prevent a conflagration from taking hold. Find out here what else is on the agenda.

Solidarity and political talks: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel once again

With its major attack on Israel last Saturday, Iran has brought the Middle East to the brink. Following Israel’s successful defensive measures, the aim now is to prevent a conflagration from taking hold in the region.

Baerbock and Cameron in Israel for talks

German Environment Minister Lemke at Our Ocean Conference in Athens

Scholz and Xi stress importance of cooperation

Scholz warns of further escalation after Iranian attack

Reactions to Iran’s large-scale attack on Israel

Scholz’s balancing act in China

Germany meets UN requirements for development cooperation

Germany plans to provide comprehensive aid for Ukraine

Germany accelerates expansion of solar power

Scholz: Billions in investment by US pharma company Lily is a sign