German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to exclude South Africa from the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, calling it detrimental to global cooperation. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola echoed this, emphasizing South Africa's indispensable role as a founding G20 member.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Lagos, Nigeria, engaging with youth influencers and a business delegation. The visit aimed to strengthen economic ties, promote German exports, secure energy supplies, and explore investment opportunities in infrastructure and renewable energy, despite market challenges.
Der deutsche Außenminister Johann Wadephul kritisierte in Johannesburg Trumps Ausschluss Südafrikas vom G-20-Gipfel in Miami und betonte Südafrikas Bedeutung als Mitglied. Er warb für engere wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und einen diplomatischen Brückenschlag trotz Differenzen bei Gaza und Russland.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized US President Trump's decision to exclude South Africa from the upcoming G20 Summit in Florida, citing South Africa's importance as an African leader. Separately, Germany's Federal Statistic office reported 28.9% of single-parent households were at risk of poverty in 2025, while chess is experiencing a boom with growing membership numbers.
German Foreign Minister Wadephul is on a multi-country trip across Africa, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa to deepen strategic engagement, focusing on security, migration, economic partnerships, and democratic values.
Johann Wadephul, deutscher Außenminister, trifft in Nigeria Influencer und Wirtschaftsvertreter, um deutsche Investitionen in Afrika zu fördern. Er betont die Notwendigkeit flexiblerer Wirtschaftspartnerschaften und die Suche nach Rohstoff- und Energiepartnern abseits Chinas, während er auch Mauretanien und Südafrika besucht.
Germany's Bundestag approved a healthcare reform package aimed at saving €16.3 billion. Measures include higher patient co-payments for medications, stricter co-insurance rules for spouses, and reduced coverage for certain treatments. The bill now moves to the Bundesrat, with protests anticipated.
Germany's Bundestag approved a cost-cutting healthcare reform package aimed at saving €16.3 billion. The bill, facing expected protests, now moves to the Bundesrat. Separately, new liability rules for e-scooter companies passed, and inflation dropped to 2.3% in June.
Germany's Bundestag is poised to vote on a healthcare savings package impacting doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and the pharma industry from 2027. Measures include higher co-payments and tighter co-insurance rules. Attempts to delay the vote via the Constitutional Court were rejected.
İsrail Dışişleri Bakanı Israel Katz, Türkiye'nin F-35 savaş uçaklarına erişiminin engellenmesi gerektiğini belirterek, İsrail'in bu konudaki tutumunu ABD Başkanı Trump'a ilettiğini söyledi.
Almanya Dışişleri Bakanı Johann Wadephul, İsrailli mevkidaşı Gideon Sa’ar ile yaptığı görüşme sonrası Türkiye Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan'ı eleştirdi. İsrail Başbakanı Netanyahu ise Türkiye'ye F-35 verilmemesi çağrısı yaptı.
Deutschland erwägt eine Beteiligung an einem Minenräumungseinsatz im Persischen Golf. Außenminister Wadephul betonte die Notwendigkeit von Verhandlungen zur Beilegung des Konflikts mit Iran und zur Unterstützung der Ukraine.
Der Iran hat eine internationale Seestraße vermint. Deutschland erwägt, für eine Minenräumung durch europäische Staaten vorerst keine Gebühren zu verlangen, hält diese aber grundsätzlich für gerechtfertigt. Eine Beteiligung der Bundeswehr ist offen und hängt von Friedensverhandlungen und Bundestagszustimmung ab.
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) hat die Äußerungen seines türkischen Amtskollegen Hakan Fidan zu Israel als "vollkommen unangemessen" bezeichnet. Fidan hatte Israel als "Problem für die gesamte Menschheit" bezeichnet. Wadephul kündigte eine Reise nach Israel an, um dort Außenminister Gideon Sa'ar zu treffen und zur Verständigung zwischen Israel und der Türkei beizutragen.
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) hat die Äußerungen seines türkischen Kollegen Hakan Fidan zu Israel als "vollkommen unangemessen" bezeichnet. Fidan hatte Israel als "Problem für die gesamte Menschheit" bezeichnet. Wadephul kündigte eine Reise nach Israel an, um dort Gespräche zu führen und zur Verständigung zwischen beiden Ländern beizutragen.
Germany experiences a rapid drop in temperatures after a record-breaking heat wave. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul meets US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, focusing on NATO burden-sharing and Ukraine support. Other news includes a shooting in Stade, Germany's pledge of €250 million for Africa and Asia, and a World Cup knockout match against Paraguay.
Germany is reconsidering its UN contributions after failing to secure a Security Council seat. Foreign Minister Wadephul cited the need to save money and a feeling of underrepresentation, suggesting a clearer stance on future UN decisions.
Germany is considering reducing its UN contributions after failing to secure a temporary seat on the Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Germany, a major contributor, deserves a greater say in decisions and will mark its position more clearly in the future.
Germany is considering reducing its UN contributions after failing to secure a temporary seat on the Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cited a need to save money and a feeling of underrepresentation. Separately, a German footballer was denied entry to Canada over match-fixing allegations, and Germany is set to acquire a stake in a Franco-German arms manufacturer.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasizes unwavering support for Ukraine, strong NATO commitments, and the crucial role of Poland in European security. He stresses that illusions of understanding Russia are gone and advocates for "boring normality" in German-Polish relations, acknowledging Germany's historic responsibility.
Almanya ve Polonya dışişleri bakanları, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda olası bir misyona katılımı ve AB deniz misyonunun genişletilmesini görüştü. Ayrıca iki ülke, savunma işbirliği anlaşması imzalayarak siber güvenlik, uzay ve Baltık Denizi'ndeki işbirliğini güçlendirdi.
Acordo preliminar entre EUA e Irã visa reabrir Estreito de Ormuz, mas remoção de minas, custos de seguro e a fragilidade do pacto indicam que normalização do tráfego de petróleo e gás levará meses, com riscos de novas tensões.
Außenminister Wadephul (CDU) sieht deutsche Beteiligung an Minenräumung in Hormus-Straße an klare Bedingungen geknüpft: keine Kampfhandlungen, beiderseitiger Wunsch nach Räumung, rechtliche Grundlagen. Europa ist bereit, doch Mandat steht nicht unmittelbar bevor.
Außenminister Wadephul (CDU) sieht deutsche Beteiligung an Minenräumung in Hormusstraße an Bedingungen geknüpft. "Wir müssen jetzt erst einmal wissen: Ist wirklich klar, es gibt keine Kampfhandlungen?" fragte er. "Dann brauchen wir entsprechende rechtliche Grundlagen", erklärte Wadephul.
