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Cabinet Fewer German troops in Afghanistan

The Afghan security forces are gradually assuming responsibility across the country. As a result, a maximum of 4,400 German soldiers will be deployed in Afghanistan in the coming year. By the end of February 2014, troop numbers are to be further reduced to 3,300. more

Barack Obama and David Cameron shake hands with the Chancellor; second from left is French President François Hollande.

NATO summit Security must be assured in future too

How can we master the security-policy challenges facing us today and tomorrow? This was discussed at length at the NATO summit attended by Chancellor Angela Merkel. The spotlight was on NATO’s military capacities and the situation in Afghanistan. more

Female German soldiers hand out toys to children. German women soldiers meet Afghan women.

Afghanistan "We will not leave the Afghan people in the lurch"

Speaking in the German Bundestag, Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has declared 2011 as the year that marked a turning point in international Afghanistan policy. more

NATO summit Security must be assured in future too

Afghanistan Troops will be withdrawn by 2014 says the Chancellor

During her visit to Afghanistan, Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed that German troops will be withdrawn by 2014. She had just visited the Federal Armed Forces base at Mazar-i-Sharif to find out first hand from the soldiers stationed there about their mission. more

Germany/Kosovo Dialogue to resolve conflicts

In Kosovo, Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for reforms to stabilise the country and resolve the border dispute with Serbia. During her visit she thanked the 1.300 German soldiers serving with KFOR. more