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24 April 2024 Joint Understanding on security and defence between the United Kingdom and Germany

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a press conference in Brussels

Following Iran’s attack against Israel Federal Government strives to promote de-escalation

Following Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel’s national territory, the Federal Government is making every effort to prevent a conflagration in the Middle East. Federal Chancellor Scholz spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the phone on Sunday. At the European Council meeting, Scholz and his European counterparts initiated new EU sanctions against Iran. 

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G7 Leaders´ Statement on Iran´s attack against Israel

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué (Capri, April 19, 2024) – Situation in the Middle East

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The decision of the United States House of Representatives to support Ukraine is a strong signal in these times. 

We stand with the Ukrainians fighting for their free, democratic and independent country.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz @Bundeskanzler
A Ukrainian flag on the side of a house destroyed in the war.

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

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 32 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.

Download Agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between the Federal Republic of Germany and Ukraine

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Kanzler kompakt What do we gain from a security agreement with Ukraine?

Kanzler kompakt What do we gain from a security agreement with Ukraine?

What would happen if Putin were to succeed? The consequences for us would be much more costly – in every respect – than our assistance for Ukraine. This is one reason why I today signed an agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky in which we commit to providing long-term support. Chancellor Scholz in the new episode of Kanzler kompakt.

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Federal Chancellor Scholz with China’s President Xi.

The Federal Chancellor’s visit to China “Joint sustainable action”

Federal Chancellor Scholz visited China for the second time during his time in office. In addition to business relations, the visit focussed on geopolitical challenges and sustainability strategies. On the last day of his trip, Scholz met with the President of State Xi Jinping.

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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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The Cabinet has now adopted

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Basic Law of the FRG from 1949, original copy in the Bundestag

Germany’s Basic Law at 75 A celebration of democracy

The Basic Law has governed how we live together in Germany since 23 May 1949. Seventy-five years of freedom, peace and democracy in Germany is an amazing success, but we cannot take it for granted. So let’s celebrate our Basic Law!

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Federal Chancellor on Israel

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The Cabinet stands with Euro 2024 footballs around a banner bearing the words “Home game for Europe”

Euros 2024 The countdown is on: 100 days to go until the “home game for Europe”

At a cabinet meeting, the Federal Government started the countdown to the start of the 2024 European Football Championships in Germany. The opening match is set to kick off in exactly 100 days – and Germany is looking forward to hosting the “home game for Europe”.

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Cabinet The Federal Government

The Federal Cabinet comprises 16 ministers and the Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Find out more about the Federal Government here.