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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 statement during the General Assembly Debate on the Responsibility to Protect and the Prevention of Genocide, War Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity, 1 July 2025.

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    German Statement during the high level debate on peace and security in Africa, 25 June 2025.

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    German statement during the informal meeting of the plenary to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June 2026.

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    German statement during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children in Armed Conflict (CAAC), 25 June 2026.

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    Peacebuilding Commission: Opening remarks by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission during the high level debate on peace and security in Africa, 25 June 2025

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    German statement during the UN Security Council meeting on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), 24 June 2026.

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Federal Foreign Office news

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We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Kyiv

Foreign Minister Wadephul travelled to Ukraine again. Germany will continue and expand its military, financial, economic and humanitarian support with all its strength, because Ukraine is defending freedom for all of us. The second stage of his trip will take the Foreign Minister to Moldova.

Foreign Minister Wadephul visits the memorial site in Babyn Yar 
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Ongoing fighting in Gaza – Germany continues its assistance

With the ceasefire in Gaza broken, the humanitarian situation of the local population is further deteriorating. In order to alleviate this suffering, Germany has repeatedly and significantly increased its humanitarian assistance. Read on to find out more.

Emergency hospital in Gaza supported by Federal Government humanitarian assistance funding
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A key week for Europe’s security: EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels and NATO Summit in The Hague

Foreign Minister Wadephul is today travelling to Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council, where he will discuss topics including the situation in the Middle East with his EU counterparts. He will then attend the NATO Summit in The Hague together with the Federal Chancellor and the Defence Minister.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

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