Politics

The Bundestag - German parliament

News

Follow the latest news on political issues in Germany and updates on Indo-German bilateral political relations.  

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Germany and India - Political Relations

Bilateral relations between Germany and India are based on a sound foundation of mutual respect, understanding and support. 2011 is a year of special significance as we celebrate 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations with India.

Federal Chancellory Building

The Federal Government

The Federal Government and cabinet is made up of the Federal Chancellor and the Federal Ministers. While the Chancellor holds the power to issue directives, the ministers have departmental powers, meaning that they independently run their respective ministries in the framework of those directives. 

The entrance of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin

German Foreign Policy

The primary goal of German foreign policy is to preserve peace and security in the world. The expanded concept of security covers questions of conflict prevention, defence, disarmament and arms control, as well as economic, ecological and social issues and human rights. This includes a global economy that creates opportunities for all, as well as fostering cross-border environmental protection and open dialogue between cultures. 

Germany in European Union

Germany in Europe

As the EU member state with the largest population, a strong economy and central geographical position, Germany has great interest in the development and advancement of European integration and its future expansion. In economic and political terms Germany has benefited greatly from Europe, the Common Market, the euro and the EU’s enlargement. 

United Nations Organisation

Germany 2011/2012 UN Security Council Member

As a member of the United Nations Security Council, Germany shoulders a special responsibility for international affairs.

Politics

Speeches & interviews of Federal Foreign Minister

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on the European debt crisis

Follow the latest speeches and interviews by Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle

Speeches

Interviews