Foreign and EU Policy

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German foreign policy

Whether Somalia or Afghanistan – in many crises around the world failing state structures are an important factor. Recognizing political and humanitarian crises as early as possible and taking appropriate action is a key goal of German foreign policy. Our bilateral and international commitments are mutually complementary: we see decisions at the United Nations flanking humanitarian aid efforts and strengthening international law as much a priority as fostering international understanding through our cultural relations policy.

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European foreign policy

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. The EU is not simply a common economic area, but rather a community of shared values. Peace and prosperity, freedom and security - those are achievements cherished by all EU citizens. The project Europe will continue to offer opportunities for all.

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Germany’s new face with the EU

Germany’s new EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger expressed a clear commitment to the expansion of renewable energieson Wednesday February 10, when he took up his new post in Brussels. On Tuesday February 9, Mr Oettinger, who now heads the department of energy, was elected with a large majority by the European Parliament together with 25 other EU Commissioners, each from a different member state. The new European Commission under its President José Manuel Barroso is the first to take up its mandate after the EU reform Treaty of Lisbon came into effect on December 1, 2009.