Foreign relations of Germany

The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) is a Central European country and member of the European Union, G4, G7, the G20, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It maintains a network of 229 diplomatic missions abroad and holds relations with more than 190 countries. As one of the world's leading industrialized countries it is recognized as a major power in European and global affairs.

History

The history of German foreign policy covers diplomatic developments and international history since 1871.

Before 1866, Habsburg Austria and its German Confederation were the nominal leader in German affairs, but the Hohenzollern Kingdom of Prussia exercised increasingly dominant influence in German affairs, owing partly to its ability to participate in German Confederation politics through its Brandenburg holding, and its ability to influence trade through its Zollverein network. The question of excluding or including Austria's influence was settled by the Prussian victory in the Austro-Prussian War in 1866. The unification of Germany was made possible by the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, in which the smaller states joined behind Prussia in a smashing victory over France. The German Empire was put together in 1871 by Otto von Bismarck, who dominated German and indeed all of European diplomatic history until he was forced to resign in 1890.

Primary institutions and actors

Federal Cabinet

The three cabinet-level ministries responsible for guiding Germany's foreign policy are the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Federal Foreign Office. In practice, most German federal departments play some role in shaping foreign policy in the sense that there are few policy areas left that remain outside of international jurisdiction. The bylaws of the Federal Cabinet (as delineated in Germany's Basic Law), however, assign the Federal Foreign Office a coordinating function. Accordingly, other ministries may only invite foreign guests or participate in treaty negotiations with the approval of the Federal Foreign Office.

Bundestag

With respect to foreign policy, the Bundestag acts in a supervisory capacity. Each of its committees – most notably the foreign relations committee – oversees the country's foreign policy. The consent of the Bundestag (and insofar as Länder are impacted, the Bundesrat) is required to ratify foreign treaties. If a treaty legislation passes first reading, it is referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which is capable of delaying ratification and prejudice decision through its report to the Bundestag.

In 1994, a full EU Committee was also created for the purpose of addressing the large flow of EU-related topics and legislation. Also, the committee has the mandate to speak on behalf of the Bundestag and represent it when deciding an EU policy position. A case in point was the committee's involvement regarding the European Union's eastern enlargement wherein the Committee on Foreign Affairs is responsible for relations with ECE states while the EU Committee is tasked with the negotiations.

NGOs

There is a raft of NGOs in Germany that engage foreign policy issues. These NGOs include think-tanks (German Council on Foreign Relations), single-issue lobbying organizations (Amnesty International), as well as other organizations that promote stronger bilateral ties between Germany and other countries (Atlantic Bridge). While the budgets and methods of NGOs are distinct, the overarching goal to persuade decision-makers to the wisdom of their own views is a shared one. In 2004, a new German governance framework, particularly on foreign and security policy areas, emerged where NGOs are integrated into actual policymaking. The idea is that the cooperation between state and civil society groups increases the quality of conflict resolution, development cooperation and humanitarian aid for fragile states. The framework seeks to benefit from the expertise of the NGOs in exchange for these groups to have a chance for influencing foreign policy.

Disputes

Chancellor Gerhard Schröder with U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House in 2001

In 2001, the discovery that the terrorist cell which carried out the attacks against the United States on 11 September 2001, was based in Hamburg, sent shock waves through the country[clarification needed].

The government of Chancellor Gerhard Schröder backed the following U.S. military actions, sending Bundeswehr troops to Afghanistan to lead a joint NATO program to provide security in the country after the ousting of the Taliban.

Nearly all of the public was strongly against America's 2003 invasion of Iraq, and any deployment of troops. This position was shared by the SPD/Green government, which led to some friction with the United States.

In August 2006, the German government disclosed a botched plot to bomb two German trains. The attack was to occur in July 2006 and involved a 21-year-old Lebanese man, identified only as Youssef Mohammed E. H. Prosecutors said Youssef and another man left suitcases stuffed with crude propane-gas bombs on the trains.

As of February 2007, Germany had about 3,000 NATO-led International Security Assistance Force force in Afghanistan as part of the War on Terrorism, the third largest contingent after the United States (14,000) and the United Kingdom (5,200). German forces are mostly in the more secure north of the country.

However, Germany, along with some other larger European countries (with the exception of the UK and the Netherlands), have been criticised by the UK and Canada for not sharing the burden of the more intensive combat operations in southern Afghanistan.

Global initiatives

Humanitarian aid

Germany is the largest net contributor to the United Nations and has several development agencies working in Africa and the Middle East. The development policy of the Federal Republic of Germany is an independent area of German foreign policy. It is formulated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and carried out by the implementing organisations. The German government sees development policy as a joint responsibility of the international community. It is the world's third biggest aid donor after the United States and France. Germany spent 0.37 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on development, which is below the government's target of increasing aid to 0.51 per cent of GDP by 2010. The international target of 0.7% of GNP would have not been reached either.

Ecological involvement

International organizations

Germany is a member of the Council of Europe, European Union, European Space Agency, G4, G8, International Monetary Fund, NATO, OECD, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, UN, World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization.

European Union

The flag of Europe

European integration has gone a long way since the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) and the Elysée Treaty. Peaceful collaborations with its neighbors remain one of Germany's biggest political objectives, and Germany has been on the forefront of most achievements made in European integration:

Most of the social issues facing European countries in general: immigration, aging populations, straining social-welfare and pension systems – are all important in Germany. Germany seeks to maintain peace through the "deepening" of integration among current members of the European Union member states

Germany has been the largest net contributor to EU budgets for decades (in absolute terms – given Germany's comparatively large population – not per capita) and seeks to limit the growth of these net payments in the enlarged union.

NATO

A meeting of NATO heads of States and governments on 11 July 2018 in Brussels

Under the doctrine introduced by the 2003 Defense Policy Guidelines, Germany continues to give priority to the transatlantic partnership with the United States through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. However, Germany is giving increasing attention to coordinating its policies with the European Union through the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

UN

The German Federal Government began an initiative to obtain a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, as part of the Reform of the United Nations. This would require approval of a two-thirds majority of the member states and approval of all five Security Council veto powers.

This aspiration could be successful due to Germany's good relations with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. Germany is a stable and democratic republic and a G7 country which are also favourable attributes. The United Kingdom and France support German ascension to the supreme body. The U.S. is sending mixed signals.

NATO member states, including Germany, decided not to sign the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a binding agreement for negotiations for the total elimination of nuclear weapons, supported by more than 120 nations.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Germany maintains diplomatic relations with:

# Country Date
1  Russia 15 October 1949
2  Bulgaria 17 October 1949
3  Czech Republic 18 October 1949
4  Poland 18 October 1949
5  Hungary 19 October 1949
6  China 27 October 1949
7  North Korea 7 November 1949
8  Romania 22 December 1949
9  Vietnam 3 February 1950
10  Mongolia 13 April 1950
11  Italy 2 December 1950
12  Netherlands 6 March 1951
13  India 7 March 1951
14  Sweden 4 April 1951
15  Luxembourg 23 April 1951
16  Norway 10 May 1951
17  United Kingdom 20 June 1951
18  Belgium 27 June 1951
19  Denmark 27 June 1951
20  Peru 28 June 1951
21  United States 2 July 1951
22  Brazil 10 July 1951
23  France 11 July 1951
24  Greece 12 July 1951
25  Ireland 26 July 1951
26  South Africa 14 August 1951
27  Pakistan 15 October 1951
28  Monaco 16 October 1951
29  Canada 8 November 1951
30  Serbia 8 December 1951
31  Panama 17 December 1951
32  Argentina 30 December 1951
33  Uruguay 9 January 1952
34  Australia 28 January 1952
35  Albania 6 February 1952
36  Chile 14 February 1952
37  Iran 26 February 1952
38  Nicaragua 10 April 1952
39  Japan 19 April 1952
40  Venezuela 28 April 1952
41   Switzerland 6 May 1952
42  Liechtenstein 6 May 1952
43  Thailand 28 May 1952
44  Turkey 21 June 1952
45  Indonesia 25 June 1952
46  Ecuador 14 July 1952
47  El Salvador 25 August 1952
48  Mexico 29 August 1952
49  Paraguay 1 October 1952
50  Costa Rica 7 October 1952
51  Syria 14 October 1952
52  Egypt 16 October 1952
53  Portugal 10 November 1952
54  Spain 16 November 1952
55  Jordan 17 November 1952
56  Iceland 16 December 1952
57  Bolivia 30 December 1952
58  Colombia 13 January 1953
59  Lebanon 20 May 1953
60  Liberia 23 July 1953
61  Dominican Republic 11 September 1953
62  Iraq 19 September 1953
63  Haiti 23 September 1953
64  New Zealand 10 November 1953
65  Sri Lanka 9 December 1953
66  Ethiopia 23 January 1954
 Holy See 1 June 1954
67  Philippines 8 October 1954
68  Saudi Arabia 10 November 1954
69  Myanmar 4 December 1954
70  Afghanistan 22 December 1954
71  Libya 3 June 1955
72  Cuba 30 June 1955
73  Austria 5 January 1956
74  Sudan 12 March 1956
75  Tunisia 7 December 1956
76  Morocco 26 March 1957
77  South Korea 25 May 1957
78  Ghana 24 June 1957
79  Malaysia 31 August 1957
80  Laos 31 January 1958
81    Nepal 23 April 1958
82  Guinea 30 July 1959
83  Guatemala 9 October 1959
84  Cameroon 1 January 1960
85  Honduras 20 January 1960
86  Burkina Faso 31 January 1960
87  Togo 27 April 1960
88  Madagascar 26 June 1960
89  Democratic Republic of the Congo 30 June 1960
90  Somalia 1 July 1960
91  Ivory Coast 7 August 1960
92  Chad 11 August 1960
93  Republic of the Congo 15 August 1960
94  Cyprus 20 August 1960
95  Mali 23 September 1960
96  Senegal 23 September 1960
97  Nigeria 1 October 1960
98  Central African Republic 1 December 1960
99  Sierra Leone 27 August 1961
100  Tanzania 9 December 1961
101  Gabon 13 April 1962
102  Algeria 3 July 1962
103  Jamaica 6 August 1962
104  Uganda 9 October 1962
105  Benin 15 October 1962
106  Yemen 24 October 1962
107  Niger 11 January 1963
108  Burundi 24 January 1963
109  Mauritania 8 August 1963
110  Trinidad and Tobago 28 August 1963
111  Rwanda 13 December 1963
112  Kenya 18 December 1963
113  Cambodia 19 February 1964
114  Kuwait 20 May 1964
115  Zambia 24 October 1964
116  Malta 16 February 1965
117  Gambia 26 April 1965
118  Israel 10 May 1965
119  Malawi 24 September 1965
120  Singapore 24 December 1965
121  Botswana 1 October 1966
122  Maldives 10 October 1966
123  Barbados 30 November 1966
124  Guyana 14 March 1967
125  Lesotho 15 February 1968
126  Mauritius 23 March 1968
127  Eswatini 15 November 1968
128  Equatorial Guinea 14 April 1971
129  Bangladesh 16 January 1972
130  Oman 16 May 1972
131  Bahrain 17 May 1972
132  United Arab Emirates 17 May 1972
133  Finland 7 January 1973
134  Qatar 15 January 1973
135  Bahamas 10 July 1973
136  Fiji 1 August 1973
137  Grenada 6 February 1974
138  Guinea-Bissau 17 April 1974
139  Mozambique 25 June 1975
140  São Tomé and Príncipe 12 July 1975
141  Cape Verde 5 August 1975
142  Angola 11 November 1975
143  Suriname 25 November 1975
144  Tonga 1 May 1976
145  Samoa 18 May 1976
146  Papua New Guinea 16 September 1976
147  Seychelles 18 January 1977
148  Djibouti 27 June 1977
149  Comoros 2 February 1978
150  Solomon Islands 11 July 1978
151  Nauru 15 April 1979
152  Tuvalu 26 June 1979
153  Zimbabwe 18 April 1980
154  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13 June 1980
155  Kiribati 1 July 1980
156  Saint Lucia 1 August 1980
157  Dominica 9 December 1980
158  Vanuatu 22 April 1981
159  Belize 1 March 1982
160  Antigua and Barbuda 11 March 1982
161  Brunei 30 January 1984
162  Saint Kitts and Nevis 27 August 1984
163  Namibia 21 March 1990
164  Estonia 28 August 1991
165  Latvia 28 August 1991
166  Lithuania 28 August 1991
167  Marshall Islands 23 September 1991
168  Croatia 15 January 1992
169  Slovenia 15 January 1992
170  Ukraine 17 January 1992
171  Armenia 31 January 1992
172  Kyrgyzstan 3 February 1992
173  Kazakhstan 11 February 1992
174  Azerbaijan 20 February 1992
175  Tajikistan 28 February 1992
176  Turkmenistan 6 March 1992
177  Uzbekistan 6 March 1992
178  Belarus 13 March 1992
179  Georgia 13 April 1992
180  Federated States of Micronesia 21 April 1992
181  Moldova 30 April 1992
182  Bosnia and Herzegovina 13 November 1992
183  Slovakia 1 January 1993
184  Eritrea 3 August 1993
185  North Macedonia 16 December 1993
186  Andorra 8 March 1994
187  San Marino 1 October 1995
188  Palau 11 November 1997
 Cook Islands 11 September 2001
189  East Timor 20 May 2002
190  Montenegro 14 June 2006
 Kosovo 21 February 2008
191  South Sudan 9 July 2011
 Sovereign Military Order of Malta 15 November 2017
192  Bhutan 25 November 2020

Bilateral relations

Africa

Country Notes
 Algeria See Algeria–Germany relations
 Angola See Angola–Germany relations
  • Angola has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Luanda.
 Botswana
  • Botswana has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Gaborone.
 Burundi
  • Burundi has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 Cabo Verde
  • Cabo Verde has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is represented in Cabo Verde through its embassy in Senegal.
 Cameroon See Cameroon–Germany relations
  • Cameroon has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Yaoundé.
 Central African Republic See Central African Republic–Germany relations
  • The Central African Republic is represented in Germany through its embassy in France.
  • Following the closing of the German embassy in Bangui in 1997 Germany is represented through its embassy in Cameroon.
 Chad
  • Chad has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in N'Djamena.
 Comoros
  • Comoros is represented in Germany through its embassy in Belgium.
  • Germany is represented in Comoros through its embassy in Tanzania.
 Democratic Republic of the Congo See Democratic Republic of the Congo–Germany relations
  • DR Congo has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kinshasa.
 Republic of the Congo
  • Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Brazzaville.
 Egypt See Egypt–Germany relations
  • Egypt has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Cairo.
 Eritrea See Eritrea–Germany relations
  • Eritrea has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Asmara
 Ethiopia See Ethiopia–Germany relations
  • Ethiopia has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Addis Ababa.
 Gabon
  • Gabon has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Libreville.
 Ghana See Germany–Ghana relations
  • Ghana has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Accra.
 Guinea See Germany–Guinea relations
  • Germany has an embassy in Conakry
  • Guinea has an embassy in Berlin
 Kenya See Germany–Kenya relations
  • Germany has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Berlin.
 Liberia See Germany–Liberia relations
  • Liberia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Monrovia.
 Libya See Germany–Libya relations
  • Libya has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tripoli
 Madagascar See Germany–Madagascar relations
  • Madagascar has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Antananarivo.
 Mali See Germany–Mali relations
  • Mali has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bamako.
 Mauritania See Germany–Mauritania relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 November 1960 when has been accredited first Ambassador of FRG to Mauritania with residence in Dakar, M. Reichhold. On 6 May 1961 first Ambassador of Mauritania to FRG M. Mamadou Toure presented his credentials to President Lubke.

  • Mauritania has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Nouakchott.
 Morocco See Germany–Morocco relations
  • Morocco has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Rabat.
 Mozambique See Germany–Mozambique relations
  • Mozambique has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Maputo.
 Namibia See Germany–Namibia relations
  • Namibia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Windhoek.
 Niger See Germany–Niger relations
  • Niger has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Niamey.
 Nigeria See Germany–Nigeria relations
 Rwanda See Germany–Rwanda relations
  • Rwanda has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kigali.
 São Tomé and Príncipe
  • São Tomé and Príncipe is represented in Germany through its embassy in Belgium.
  • Germany is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe though its embassy in Gabon.
 Senegal See Germany–Senegal relations
  • Senegal has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Dakar.
 Sierra Leone
  • Sierra Leone has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Freetown.
 Somalia See Germany–Somalia relations
  • Somalia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is represented in Somalia through its embassy in Kenya.
 South Africa See Germany–South Africa relations
  • South Africa has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Cape Town.
 South Sudan See Germany–South Sudan relations
  • South Sudan has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Juba.
 Sudan See Germany–Sudan relations
  • Sudan has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Due to the war in Sudan, Germany closed its embassy in Khartoum in 2023.
 Tanzania See Germany–Tanzania relations
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Dar-es-Salaam.
 Togo See Germany–Togo relations
  • Togo has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Lomé.
 Tunisia
  • Tunisia has an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Bonn, and consulates in Hamburg and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tunis.
 Uganda See Germany–Uganda relations
  • Uganda has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kampala.
 Zambia
  • Zambia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Lusaka.
 Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Harare.

Americas

Country Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda
  • Antigua and Barbuda is represented in Germany through its embassy in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany is represented in Antigua and Barbuda through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Argentina See Argentina–Germany relations
  • Argentina has an embassy in Berlin, consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg, and a consulate in Bonn.
  • Germany has an embassy in Buenos Aires.
  • See also: German Argentine
 Bahamas
  • The Bahamas is represented in Germany through its embassy in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany is represented in the Bahamas through its embassy in Jamaica.
 Barbados See Barbados–Germany relations
 Belize
  • Belize is represented in Germany through its embassy in Brussels.
  • Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala.
 Bolivia See Bolivia–Germany relations
  • Diplomatic relations between the two states were broken during the First World War.
  • Relations were restored after the war under the agreement concluded on 20 July 1921.
  • Bolivia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in La Paz.
  • See also: German Bolivians
 Brazil See Brazil–Germany relations
 Canada See Canada–Germany relations

Canada operates consulates in Munich and Düsseldorf. In addition to its embassy in Ottawa, Germany maintains consulates in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

 Chile See Chile–Germany relations
 Colombia See Colombia–Germany relations
  • Colombia has an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Frankfurt and three honorary consulates in Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bogotá and four honorary consulates in Armenia, Barranquilla, Cali, and Medellin.
 Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in San José.
 Cuba See Cuba–Germany relations
  • Cuba has an embassy in Berlin and an embassy outpost in Bonn.
  • Germany has an embassy in Havana.
  • The Federal Republic of Germany Germany ended diplomatic relations on January 14, 1963, due to the Hallstein Doctrine, two days after Cuba recognized the German Democratic Republic.
  • Diplomatic relations were re-established on 18 January 1975.
 Dominica
  • Dominica is represented in Germany through its embassy in London.
  • Germany is represented in Dominica through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Dominican Republic
  • The Dominican Republic has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Santo Domingo.
 Ecuador See Ecuador–Germany relations
  • Ecuador has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate in Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Quito.
 El Salvador
  • El Salvador has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in San Salvador.
 Grenada
  • Grenada has closed its embassy in Germany on 17 August 2013.
  • Germany is represented in Grenada through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Guatemala
  • Guatemala has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Guatemala City.
 Guyana See Germany–Guyana relations
  • Guyana is represented in Germany through its embassy in Brussels.
  • Germany is represented in Guyana through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Haiti See Germany–Haiti relations
  • Haiti has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Port-au-Prince.
 Honduras
  • Honduras has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tegucigalpa.
 Jamaica See Germany–Jamaica relations
  • Jamaica has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kingston.
 Mexico See Germany–Mexico relations
 Nicaragua
  • Nicaragua has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Managua.
 Panama
  • Panama has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Panama City.
 Paraguay See Germany–Paraguay relations
 Peru See Germany–Peru relations
 St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Kitts and Nevis is represented in Germany through its High Commission in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany is represented in St. Kitts and Nevis through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 St. Lucia
  • St. Lucia is represented in Germany through its High Commission in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany is represented in St. Lucia through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines is represented in Germany through its High Commission in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany is represented in St. Vincent and the Grenadines through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Suriname
  • Suriname is represented in Germany through its embassy in the Netherlands.
  • Germany is represented in Suriname through its embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.
 Trinidad and Tobago
  • Trinidad and Tobago is represented in Germany through its High Commission in the United Kingdom.
  • Germany has an embassy in Port of Spain.
 United States See Germany–United States relations

Former chancellor Angela Merkel has sought warmer relations with the United States and to rebuild political ties on common values and beliefs.

 Uruguay See Germany–Uruguay relations
 Venezuela See Germany–Venezuela relations
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Caracas.

Asia

Country Notes
 Afghanistan See Afghanistan–Germany relations
  • Germany was one of the first nations to recognise Afghan sovereignty, following the Soviet Union in 1991.
  • Afghanistan has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Bonn and Grünwald.
  • Germany had an embassy in Kabul and a consulate-general in Mazar-i-Sharif.
  • Afghanistan and Germany established close ties in 1935, as Afghanistan sought to break from their historical patterns of British and Russian alignment. Afghanistan resisted calls from Moscow and London to expel the Italian and German diplomatic corps for most of World War II.
 Armenia See Armenia–Germany relations

Armenian-German relations have always been stable and solid; they continue to work together and advance through the years in cooperation. Their leaders have discussed bilateral relations and noted that they have considerably improved over the last few years.

  • Armenia has an embassy in Berlin and honorary consulates in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Magdeburg, and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Yerevan and an honorary consulate in Gyumri.
 Azerbaijan See Azerbaijan–Germany relations
  • Azerbaijan has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Baku.
 Bahrain See Bahrain–Germany relations
  • Bahrain has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Manama.
 Bangladesh

After the independence of Bangladesh in 1971 East Germany was the third country in the world, and the first country in Europe, to officially recognise Bangladesh in 1972. Bangladesh also warmly greeted German reunification. As an economic power as well as an important member of the European Union (EU), Germany is a reliable partner of Bangladesh in development cooperation. After establishment of diplomatic relations, the bilateral relations between the two countries began to grow steadily. Bangladesh is a priority partner country of German Development Cooperation (GTZ). In trade with Germany, Bangladesh has for years recorded a large surplus. Germany is the second largest export market of Bangladesh after the US. The cultural relationship of both the countries is very strong. The cultural cooperation between them is mainly channeled through the Goethe Institute that work on developing the cultural ties between both the countries by sponsoring local and German cultural activities. Both Germany and Bangladesh share common views on various international issues and work together in the UN and in other international forum. They have maintained and developed close and friendly relations in a wide range of field. The two countries are harmonized together by their commitment to various sectors mutually agreed upon, which is expected to be strengthened further in future.[citation needed]

  • Bangladesh has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Dhaka.
 Bhutan The Governments of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Bhutan have maintained diplomatic relations since 25 November 2020. This move further deepened the friendly relations between the two countries. Consular relations have been in place since July 2000. Bhutan has agreed to let Germany set up an honorary consulate in Thimphu. Bhutan has an honorary consulate-general in Germany.
  • Bhutan is represented in Germany through its mission to the EU in Brussels.
  • Germany is represented in Bhutan through its embassy in India.
 Brunei See Brunei–Germany relations
 Cambodia See Cambodia–Germany relations
  • Cambodia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Phnom Penh.
 China See China–Germany relations

Germany has good relationships with the People's Republic of China, even though Angela Merkel and large parts of Germany's political class have recently criticised the People's Republic for holding back reforms in the field of democracy and human rights. In recent years trade between them has reached high volumes, both in imports and exports.[citation needed] In July 2019, the UN ambassadors from 22 nations, including Germany, signed a joint letter to the UNHRC condemning China's mistreatment of the Uyghurs as well as its mistreatment of other minority groups, urging the Chinese government to close the Xinjiang re-education camps.

 Hong Kong See Germany–Hong Kong relations

There are no formal diplomatic relations between Hong Kong and Germany, due to the character of Hong Kong being a Special Administrative Region and not an independent nation.

  • Hong Kong has an Economic and Trade Office in Berlin.
  • Germany has a consulate-general in Hong Kong.
  • See also: Chinese-German relations.
 India

During the Cold War India maintained diplomatic relations with both West Germany and East Germany. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the reunification of Germany, relations have further improved. The German ambassador to India, Bernd Mutzelburg, once said that India and Germany, are not just 'natural partners', but important countries in a globalised world. Germany is India's largest trade partner in Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited India recently, as did the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit Germany. Both countries have been working towards gaining permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council. As both countries are strong liberal democracies, they have similar objectives. UN reforms, fighting terrorism and climate change, and promotion of science, education, technology, and human rights, are some areas of shared interests, and collaboration between these two countries. Culturally too, Indian and German writers and philosophers, have influenced each other. Recently, Germany has invested in developing education and skills amongst rural Indians. Germany was one of the first countries to agree with the Indo-US Nuclear deal.

 Indonesia See Germany–Indonesia relations
  • Indonesia and Germany have traditionally enjoyed good, intensive and wide-ranging relations.
  • Germany and Indonesia, as the largest members of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), respectively, take similar positions on many issues relating to the development of the two regional organizations.
  • Indonesia has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Jakarta.
 Iran See Germany–Iran relations
  • Iran has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tehran.
 Iraq See Germany–Iraq relations
  • Iraq has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Baghdad and a consulate-general in Erbil.
  • There are currently some 84,000–150,000 Iraqis living in Germany.[citation needed]
 Israel See Germany–Israel relations

Germany-Israel relations refers to the special relationship between Israel and Germany based on shared beliefs, Western values and a combination of historical perspectives. Among the most important factors in their relations is Nazi Germany's role in the genocide of European Jews during the Holocaust. Following German history during the Holocaust, one of Postwar Germany's aims was to establish and maintain relations of Wiedergutmachung with the State of Israel. Starting with the Reparations Agreement in 1952, support for the national security of the State of Israel is central to German foreign policy. Germany has been actively involved in the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in 1979, the Oslo Accords (1993) which led to the Israel–Jordan peace treaty in 1994 and the continuing Israeli–Palestinian peace process which make Germany arguably (next to the United States) Israel's closest ally.[citation needed]

 Japan See Germany–Japan relations

Regular meetings between the two countries have led to several cooperations. In 2004 German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi agreed upon cooperations in the assistance for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, the promotion of economic exchange activities, youth and sports exchanges as well as exchanges and cooperation in science, technology and academic fields. After China, Japan is Germany's principal trading partner in Asia in 2006.

  • Japan has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tokyo and a consulate-general in Osaka.
 Jordan See Germany–Jordan relations
  • Jordan has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Amman and an honorary consulate in Aqaba.
 Kazakhstan See Germany–Kazakhstan relations
  • Kazakhstan and Germany have established partnerships in the energy, technology and raw materials sectors.
  • Germany has a national pavilion at the Astana Expo 2017.[citation needed]
  • Kazakhstan has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy outpost in Bonn, a consultaetegeneral in Frankfurt, and a consulate in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Astana and a consulate-general in Almaty.
 Kuwait See Germany–Kuwait relations
  • Kuwait has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kuwait City.
 Kyrgyzstan
  • Kyrgyzstan has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy outpost in Bonn, and a consulate in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bishkek.
 Laos See Germany–Laos relations
  • Laos has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Vientiane.
 Lebanon See Germany–Lebanon relations
  • Lebanon has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Beirut.
 Malaysia See Germany–Malaysia relations
  • Malaysia has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
 Maldives See Germany–Maldives relations
  • The Maldives have an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is represented in the Maldives through its embassy in Sri Lanka.
 Mongolia See Germany–Mongolia relations
  • Mongolia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Ulaanbaatar.
   Nepal See Germany–Nepal relations
  • Nepal has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Kathmandu.
 North Korea See Germany–North Korea relations
  • North Korea has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Pyongyang.
 Oman See Germany–Oman relations
  • Oman has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Muscat.
 Pakistan See Germany–Pakistan relations

Pakistan and Germany enjoy extremely close, warm and historical relations. Germany is Pakistan's fourth largest trading partner and biggest trading partner in the EU. Germany has been a reliable partner in trade, development, military, scientific and cultural co-operation. The collaboration between Germany and Pakistan dates back to the creation of Pakistan. Germany is home to 53,668 Pakistani immigrants.[citation needed]

  • Pakistan has an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Frankfurt, and honorary consulates in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Isartal.
  • Germany has an embassy in Islamabad, a consulate-general in Karachi, and an honorary consulate in Lahore.
  • See also Pakistanis in Germany
State of Palestine "Palestinian territories" See Germany–Palestine relations
  • Palestine has a representative office in Berlin.
  • Germany has a representative office in Ramallah.
 Philippines See Germany–Philippines relations

The relationship between Germany and the Philippines remains strong and positive. In 1955 an agreement was signed which led to a dynamic cooperation between the two countries.[citation needed]

  • The Philippines has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Manila.
 Qatar See Germany–Qatar relations
  • Qatar has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy outpost in Bonn, and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Doha.
 Saudi Arabia See Germany–Saudi Arabia relations
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate-general in Jeddah.
 Singapore See Germany–Singapore relations
  • Singapore has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Singapore.
 South Korea See Germany–South Korea relations
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Germany and the Joseon Dynasty of Korea started on 26 November 1883.
  • The number of the South Koreans living in Germany in 2011 was about 31,000.
  • South Korea has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy outpost in Bonn, and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Seoul.
  • See also: Foreign relations of South Korea#Europe.
 Sri Lanka See Germany–Sri Lanka relations
  • Sri Lanka has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Colombo.
 Syria See Germany–Syria relations
  • Syria has an embassy in Berlin.
  • The German embassy in Damascus closed on 19 January 2012.
  • Syria was from 22 February 1958 until 28 September 1961 part of the United Arab Republic. In 1961 Syria left the union with Egypt and re-established its independence.
 Tajikistan See Germany–Tajikistan relations
  • Tajikistan has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Dushanbe.
 Thailand See Germany–Thailand relations
  • Thailand has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bangkok.
 Turkey See Germany–Turkey relations

Good Turkish/Ottoman-German relations from the 19th century onwards. They were allies in First World War. Germany promoted Turkish immigration after 1945 when it suffered an acute labor shortage. They were called Gastarbeiter (German for guest workers). Most Turks in Germany trace their ancestry to Central and Eastern Anatolia. Today, Turks are Germany's largest ethnic minority and form most of Germany's Muslim minority. Berlin is home to about 250,000 Turks, making it the largest Turkish community outside of Turkey.

  • Turkey has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Hürth, Karlsruhe, Mainz, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Ankara, consulates-general in Istanbul and İzmir, and a consulate in Antalya.
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and of NATO.
  • Germany is an EU member and Turkey is an EU candidate. Germany opposes Turkey's accession negotiations to the EU, although negotiations have now been suspended.
 Turkmenistan
  • Turkmenistan has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Ashgabat.
 United Arab Emirates See Germany–United Arab Emirates relations
  • UAE has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Bonn and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
 Uzbekistan See Germany–Uzbekistan relations
  • Uzbekistan has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tashkent.
 Vietnam See Germany–Vietnam relations
  • Vietnam has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City.
 Yemen See Germany–Yemen relations
  • Yemen has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Sanaʽa which at the moment is only working to a limited extend due to the civil war.

Europe

Balkan states
The European Union and the eurozone

The German government was a strong supporter of the enlargement of NATO.

Germany was one of the first nations to recognize Croatia and Slovenia as independent nations, rejecting the concept of Yugoslavia as the only legitimate political order in the Balkans (unlike other European powers, who first proposed a pro-Belgrade policy). This is why Serb authorities sometimes referred to "new German imperialism" as one of the main reasons for Yugoslavia's collapse.[citation needed] German troops participate in the multinational efforts to bring "peace and stability" to the Balkans.

Central Europe

Weimar triangle (France, Germany and Poland); Germany continues to be active economically in the states of Central Europe, and to actively support the development of democratic institutions. In the 2000s, Germany has been arguably the centerpiece of the European Union (though the importance of France cannot be overlooked in this connection).

Country Notes
 Albania See Albania-Germany relations
 Andorra
  • Andorra is accredited to Germany from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Germany is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Austria See Austria–Germany relations

Relations between them are close because as countries have strong historical and cultural ties.

  • Austria has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Vienna.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Council of Europe.
 Belarus See Belarus-Germany relations
  • Belarus has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Minsk.
 Belgium See Belgium–Germany relations
  • Belgium has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Bosnia and Herzegovina See Bosnia and Herzegovina–Germany relations

The German government has made continuous efforts concerning the peace process after the civil war.

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Sarajevo.
 Bulgaria See Bulgaria–Germany relations

The Bulgarian government views Germany as its key strategic partner in the EU.

  • Bulgaria has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Sofia.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Croatia See Croatia–Germany relations
  • There are more than 200,000 Croats who live in Germany. Historically Germany has had a close collaboration with Croatia.
  • Croatia has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart, and honorary consulates in Dresden and Mainz.
  • Germany has an embassy in Zagreb and an honorary consulate in Osijek.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Cyprus See Cyprus–Germany relations
  • In 2004, an agreement on mutual recognition of university degrees was signed, designed to facilitate Cypriot and German students' admission to German and Cypriot universities.
  • There is a close and trustful cooperation at a government level. Minister of State Hoyer visited Cyprus on 11 and 12 February 2010. Federal Foreign Minister Westerwelle met with his Cypriot counterpart Marcos Kyprianou in Berlin on 2 March.[citation needed]
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Council of Europe.
 Czech Republic See Czech Republic–Germany relations

Today, they share 815 km of common borders.

  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Berlin, consulates-general in Dresden and Munich, a consulate in Düsseldorf, and honorary consulates in Dortmund, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Rostock.
  • Germany has an embassy in Prague.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Denmark See Denmark–Germany relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Berlin and three consulates-general in Flensburg, Hamburg and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Copenhagen
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Estonia See Estonia–Germany relations
  • Estonia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tallinn.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Finland See Finland–Germany relations
  • Finland has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Helsinki.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 France See France–Germany relations

Being the historic core of Europe and the "twin engine for European integration", the cooperation with France is one of the most central elements of German foreign policy. The Elysée Treaty from 1963 set the foundation for a collaboration that – next to the European project – also repeatedly called for a "Core Union" with maximum integration. In recent times, France and Germany are among the most enthusiastic proponents of the further integration of the EU. They are sometimes described as the "twin engine" or "core countries" pushing for moves.[citation needed]

 Greece See Germany–Greece relations
  • The first Greek Embassy in Berlin was established in 1834, when Berlin was the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia.[citation needed]
  • Greece has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Athens and a consulate-general in Thessaloniki.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Georgia See Georgia–Germany relations
  • Georgia has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Tbilisi.
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
  • Georgia is an EU candidate and Germany is an EU member.
 Holy See See Germany–Holy See relations
  • Holy See has an apostolic nunciature in Berlin.
  • Germany's embassy to the Holy See is located in Rome.
 Hungary See Germany–Hungary relations
  • Hungary has an embassy in Berlin, consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Munich, and Stuttgart, an honorary consulate-general in Bremerhaven, and honorary consulates in Dresdener, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Schwerin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Budapest and an honorary consulate in Pécs.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Iceland See Germany–Iceland relations
  • German-Icelandic cultural relations go back more than a thousand years; they share a Germanic cultural background.[citation needed]
  • Iceland has an embassy in Berlin and nine honorary consulates in Bremen, Cologne, Cuxhaven, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, and Warnemünde.
  • Germany has an embassy in Reykjavík an honorary consulates in Akureyri and Seyðisfjörður.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
 Ireland See Germany–Ireland relations
 Italy See Germany–Italy relations
  • These two countries were part of the Holy Roman Empire.
  • The Italian regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and South Tyrol were located inside the boundaries of the German Confederation.
  • Relations were established after the Unification of Italy.
  • They enjoy friendly relations and were members of the Axis during World War II, formed an alliance during the Cold War (West Germany), and are full members of the European Union and NATO.[citation needed]
  • Italy has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-generals in Cologne, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich, and Suttgart, consulates in Freiburg and Dortmund, and a consular agency in Wolfsburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Rome and a consulate-general in Milan.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Kosovo See Germany–Kosovo relations
  • Germany is the second-largest donor to Kosovo, behind the United States.
  • Kosovo will open an embassy in Berlin, a consulate-general in Munich, and consulates in Frankfurt and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Pristina since 27 February 2008.
 Latvia See Germany–Latvia relations
  • Diplomatic relations were first established following Latvia's independence from Russian rule, under agreement signed in Berlin on 15 July 1920. These relation lasted until the Soviet take over of Latvia in 1940.[citation needed]
  • Relations were reestablished in 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
  • Latvia has an embassy in Berlin and honorary consulates in Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Künzelsau, Munich and Rostock.
  • Germany has an embassy in Riga.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Liechtenstein See Germany–Liechtenstein relations
  • Liechtenstein has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is accredited to Liechtenstein from its embassy in Bern, Switzerland.
 Lithuania See Germany–Lithuania relations
  • Lithuania has an embassy in Berlin and honorary consulates in Dresden, Erfurt, Essen, Künzelsau, and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Vilnius and an honorary consulate in Klaipėda.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Luxembourg See Germany–Luxembourg relations
 Malta See Germany–Malta relations
 Moldova See Germany–Moldova relations
 Monaco
  • Monaco has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is accredited to Monaco from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Montenegro See Germany–Montenegro relations
  • Montenegro has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Podgorica.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
  • Germany is an EU member and Montenegro is an EU candidate.
 Netherlands See Germany–Netherlands relations
  • Relations were established following the unification of Germany in 1871.
  • During the First World War, the German army refrained from attacking the Netherlands, and thus relations between the two states were preserved. At war's end in 1918, the former Kaiser Wilhelm II fled to the Netherlands, where he lived till his death in 1941.
  • The German army occupied the Netherlands during the Second World War and kept the country under occupation in 1940–1945.[citation needed]
  • Netherlands has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in The Hague and a consulate-general which is at the same time an embassy outpost in Amsterdam.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 North Macedonia See Germany–North Macedonia relations
  • North Macedonia has an embassy in Berlin, an embassy outpost in Bonn, and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Skopje.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
  • Germany is an EU member and North Macedonia is an EU candidate.
 Norway See Germany–Norway relations
  • Norway has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Oslo.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
 Poland See Germany–Poland relations

During the Cold War, communist Poland had good relations with East Germany, but had strained relations with West Germany. After the fall of communism, Poland and the reunited Germany have had a mostly positive but occasionally strained relationship due to some political issues. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Germany has been a proponent of Poland's participation in NATO and the European Union. The Polish-German border is 467 km long.

  • Poland has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Cologne, Hamburg, and Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Warsaw, consulates-general in Gdańsk, Kraków, Wrocław and a consulate in Opole, which is an outpost of the consulate-general in Wrocław.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Portugal See Germany–Portugal relations
  • Portugal has an embassy in Berlin, consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and an outpost of the consulate-general Stuttgart in Hattersheim am Main.
  • Germany has an embassy in Lisbon.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Romania See Germany–Romania relations
  • Both countries have – due to a formerly significant number of Germans of Romania – also cultural relations.[citation needed]
  • Romania has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Bonn, Munich, and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bucharest and consulates in Sibiu and Timișoara.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Russia See Germany–Russia relations

Germany tries to keep Russia engaged with the rest of the Western world. The future aim is to promote a stable market-economy liberal democracy in Russia, which is part of the Western world.[citation needed]

  • Russia has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has an embassy in Moscow and a consulate-general in Saint Petersburg.
 San Marino
  • San Marino is represented in Germany through its Ambassador in San Marino.
  • Germany is represented in Germany through its embassy in Rome and its consulate-general in Milan.
 Serbia See Germany–Serbia relations
  • There are 505,000 registered people of Serbian descent living in Germany.
  • Germans of Serbia today constitute a small minority, but used to be the largest minority in Serbia before World War II.[citation needed]
  • Serbia has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Germany is an EU member and Serbia is an EU candidate.
 Slovakia See Germany–Slovakia relations
 Slovenia

See Germany–Slovenia relations

  • Slovenia has an embassy in Berlin, and a consulate-general in Munich.
  • Germany has an embassy in Ljubljana.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
 Sovereign Military Order of Malta
  • Diplomatic relations were established on 15 December 2017
  • Sovereign Military Order of Malta has an Embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany is represented to Sovereign Military Order of Malta through its Embassy to the Holy See.
 Spain See Germany–Spain relations
 Sweden See Germany–Sweden relations
  • Relations have been strong with cultural and economic cooperation.[citation needed]
  • Sweden has an embassy in Berlin and 12 honorary consulates.
  • Germany has an embassy in Stockholm and 8 honorary consulates.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union, NATO, and of the Council of Europe.
  Switzerland See Germany–Switzerland relations
  • Switzerland has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart.
  • Germany has an embassy in Bern.
 Ukraine See Germany–Ukraine relations
 United Kingdom See Germany–United Kingdom relations

Oceania

Country Notes
 Australia See Australia–Germany relations
  • Australia has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Frankfurt.
  • Germany has an embassy in Canberra and a consulate-general in Sydney.
 Fiji
  • Fiji is represented in Germany through its embassy in Brussels.
  • Germany is represented in Fiji through its embassy in New Zealand.
 Kiribati
  • Kiribati has an honorary consulate in Hamburg.
  • Germany is represented in Kiribati through its embassy in New Zealand.
 Marshall Islands
  • The Marshall Islands is represented in Germany through its permanent mission to the United Nations.
  • Germany is represented in the Marshall Islands through its embassy in the Philippines.
 Micronesia
  • Micronesia is represented in Germany though its embassy in the United States.
  • Germany is represented in Germany through its embassy in the Philippines.
 Nauru
  • Nauru is represented in Germany through its consulate-general in Australia.
  • Germany is represented in Nauru through its embassy in Australia.
 New Zealand See Germany–New Zealand relations
  • New Zealand has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Hamburg.
  • Germany has an embassy in Wellington.
 Palau
  • Palau is represented in Germany through its embassy in the United States.
  • Germany is represented in Palau through its embassy in the Philippines.
 Papua New Guinea
  • Papua New Guinea is accredited to Germany from its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.
  • Germany is accredited to Papua New Guinea from its embassy in Canberra, Australia.
 Samoa
  • Samoa is accredited to Germany from its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.
  • Germany is accredited to Samoa from its embassy in Wellington, New Zealand.
 Solomon Islands
  • Solomon Islands is represented in Germany through its embassy in Belgium.
  • Germany is represented in Solomon Islands through its embassy in Australia.
 Tonga See Germany–Tonga relations
  • Tonga is accredited to Germany from its embassy in London, United Kingdom.
  • Germany is accredited to Tonga from its embassy in Wellington, New Zealand.
 Tuvalu
  • Tuvalu is represented in Germany through its embassy in Belgium.
  • Germany is represented in Tuvalu through its embassy in New Zealand.
 Vanuatu
  • Vanuatu is represented in Germany through its embassy in Belgium.
  • Germany is represented in Vanuatu through its embassy in Australia.

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