Foreign and European Policy
Germany and Tanzania
A new Embassy and a peacekeeping mission for the new country South Sudan
Germany's Federal President Wulff has recognized South Sudan as an independent country on July, 9th 2011. The same day, Germany has opened its new Embassy in Juba. From the outset, Germany wants to support the newly formed country of South Sudan. This is why German soldiers and police officers are taking part in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Also, Germany will remain engaged in UNAMID, the mission in the Sudan’s crisis region, Darfur.
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Germany and Africa open a new chapter
Travelling to Africa, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged the growing importance of the neighbouring continent. Africa, Merkel said in her new video podcast, is going through a period of profound changes.
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Human rights – a key priority for Germany and the European Union
Only the protection of human rights can guarantee stability and peace. It is also a prerequisite for successful sustainable development. Therefore the German Federal Government is committed to the promotion of the universal respect for human rights. Together with its European partners it strives to strengthen human rights in Tanzania and worldwide.
Human Rights
EU Election Observation of Tanzanian Elections released final report
The European Union sent an Election Observation Mission to monitor the Tanzanian elections on Oct. 31st, 2010. The Chief Observer David Martin has presented its final report to the Tanzanian Government and Public. The final report is in Swahili and English. You can download it from the following link.
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Foreign policy issues
Peace and freedom are the focal points of German foreign policy. They can only be guaranteed through cooperation in a spirit of trust and a fair balancing of interests with our partners in the United Nations, NATO, G8, OSCE and EU.
Foreign Policy
German policy on Europe
After centuries of bloody conflict, the integration of states and their interests has defeated nationalism and brought Europe an unparalleled period of peace, prosperity and stability. That is why the completion of European integration is our top political objective.
