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Welcome to the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations in New York

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Ambassador Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative

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A world in crisis needs trust and cooperation. It is an honor to represent Germany here and to help strengthen the United Nations. Germany has been and will remain a reliable partner.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative
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Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Deputy Permanent Representative

Amb. Thomas Zahneisen

The United Nations provide indispensable services. This is true for peace and security, humanitarian aid, human rights, climate and environment, and development. I am committed to ensuring that Germany is an essential pillar for the UN.

Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Deputy Permanent Representative
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Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

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New York

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United States of America

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871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
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+1 212-940-0400

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+1 212-940-0402

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Why the United Nations Security Council is important despite all the vetoes and why Germany is running for a non-permanent seat

The UN is not perfect but it is irreplaceable at this time of unprecedented global crises. Germany champions a stronger rules-based international order and multilateralism and would like to assume responsibility for peace and security on the Security Council in 2027-2028.

 The logo for Germany’s candidature for a seat on the UN Security Council in 2027-2028
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Germany in the United Nations

Germany is a reliable partner to the United Nations (UN). Germany assumes responsibility and works to strengthen the UN and the international order on the basis of international law, the UN Charter and human rights.

Germany has been a member of the United Nations since 1973 
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Germany's anniversary exhibition at the UN Headquarter

We have come a long way together and we wish to remain a leading force for the future of the UN.

Exhibition Germany 50 Years in the United Nations, October 2023

Statements and Press Releases

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    German General Statement during the 63rd Commission for Social Development, 10 February 2025

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    Closing Statement at the meeting of the Executive Board of UNICEF (First Regular Session 2025) on behalf of 24 countries.

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    Statement of Germany at the meeting of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS

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    German Statement during the United Nations General Assembly Informal Interactive Dialogue: “Preserving human dignity in armed conflict: Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law”, 28 January 2025.

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    German Statement during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on African-led and development-focused counter-terrorism: strengthening African leadership and implementation of counter-terrorism initiatives, 21 January 2025.

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    G4 Statement during the United Nations General Assembly Debate on Reform of the Security Council: Cluster Debate on the Veto, 21 January 2025.

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Federal Foreign Office news

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For as long as it takes: Germany’s support for Ukraine

Germany is providing substantial support – almost 44 billion euro in total to date – to the people in Ukraine, and it stands firmly by their side, making available much more than just military equipment. Read on for more information about what Germany is doing to help.

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The Federal Government Digital Strategy

Since 2022, the Federal Government has had its own digital strategy. Further details on how the Federal Foreign Office has contributed to the strategy can be found here.

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Europe’s responsibility is growing: Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to look at hybrid threats, the United States and Syria

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss urgent foreign and security policy challenges. The first Foreign Affairs Council of 2025 will focus on hybrid threats, the strategic partnership with the United States and support for Syria in its transition phase.

Foreign Minister Baerbock talks to her Finnish and Slovenian counterparts on the EU Foreign Affairs Council

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