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Henry Kissinger shaped American foreign policy like few others. His commitment to the transatlantic friendship between the USA and Germany was significant, and he always remained close to his German homeland. The world has lost a great diplomat.

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Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking in the Bundestag.

Government statement on the budget situation “We will not leave anyone to fend for themselves”

Federal Chancellor Scholz pledged that the state would keep its promises made to the citizens. “We will not leave anyone to fend for themselves when it comes to the various severe challenges we are currently faced with,” said Scholz in his government statement in the Bundestag. He also announced that the efforts to modernise Germany would continue.

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Federal Chancellor Scholz in a conversation with Georgia Meloni.

German-Italian intergovernmental consultations A pipeline for greater energy security

Germany and Italy have adopted a plan of action, aiming to deepen their collaboration in five key areas. During the intergovernmental consultations, Federal Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the news that Israeli hostages had been released and affirmed their diplomatic support in the Middle East conflict as well as for Ukraine.

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Overview of the Compact with Africa meeting in the Chancellery.

The Federal Chancellor’s statement at the Compact with Africa Conference “Promoting Africa as a sustainable business partner”

More private investment and closer cooperation in the field of energy and hydrogen in particular: Federal Chancellor Scholz calls for greater business cooperation with Africa. The neighbouring continent was “the partner of our choice” said Scholz at the start of the 2023 G20 Compact with Africa Conference in the Chancellery.         

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Federal Chancellor on Israel

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at the memorial to the “Heroes of the Maidan”.

Ukraine - 10 years since the Maidan protests Germany backs Ukraine’s brave defence of its territory

Solidarity and deep friendship with Ukraine – this was the message from Federal Defence Minister Pistorius at Maidan Square in Kyiv, where he commemorated the “Heroes of the Maidan”. Federal Chancellor Scholz described the Maidan as a symbol of freedom, democracy and sovereignty.

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A Ukrainian flag on the side of a house destroyed in the war.

German humanitarian, financial, and military aid How Germany is supporting Ukraine

As Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained, Germany's position is very clear: we will continue to support Ukraine "for as long as necessary". Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Germany has sent just under 24 billion euros to Ukraine in humanitarian aid, direct payments, and weapons.

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War in Ukraine Military support for Ukraine

This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
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A skilled worker assembles a bicycle.

Questions and answers on immigration Skilled workers for Germany

Would you like to live and work in Germany? What does the immigration process look like? Where can you get your qualifications recognised? Do you need a visa? Here is an overview of the most important questions and answers concerning immigration of skilled workers.

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