Germany's Global Commitments
Since 1945 Germany's role in the wider world has changed radically. The country is no longer the "enemy state" of 1945 or the accession state of 1973 and especially since unification, it has developed into one of the staunchest advocates of multilateralism under the banner of the United Nations.
Germany makes major contributions to the work of the United Nations. Not only is Germany the third largest contributor to UN funds but in other ways, too, it does an immense amount to further the UN's fundamental goals by, for example, providing troops for international peace missions, funding international development cooperation, sustainable development and humanitarian relief work and promoting human rights protection in all parts of the world.
Germany's global commitments
UN membership is a central instrument of Germany's policy for peace, security and human rights. Germany actively participates in UN debates and supports the activities of the world organization.
Germany's global commitments [pdf, 137,22k]
Major global topics
Globalization has increased the interconnectedness of peoples and countries — the impact of political decisions and economic and social developments is increasingly felt in faraway lands. Efforts to cooperate rather than confront are thus important.
Major global topics
Germany's initiatives towards energy use and climate change
Efficient use of energy and greater use of renewable sources are crucial in view of climate change and limited conventional resources. Find out more about national and international initiatives of the German government.
Initiatives by the German government
German policy in the United Nations
Germany is the third largest contributor to the United Nations, host country of a number of United Nations bodies and institutions as well as a potential candidate for a seat in the United Nations Security Council.
