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Johann Wadephul

Johann Wadephul is a seasoned foreign policy expert with the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He became Germany's foreign minister in early 2025.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul greeting his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in Berlin in May 2025

Germany aims for closer India trade ties amid Trump tariffs

Germany aims for closer India trade ties amid Trump tariffs

Germany's foreign minister is traveling to India as ties between both sides evolve amid trade and geopolitical tensions.
PoliticsSeptember 1, 2025
German soldiers stand in a line holding weapons

Germany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Germany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Peace in Ukraine may still be a long way off, but Germany is already debating whether to take part in peacekeeping.
ConflictsAugust 23, 2025
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in a DW interview

German foreign minister doubts Putin will meet Zelenskyy

German foreign minister doubts Putin will meet Zelenskyy

In a DW interview, Johann Wadephul gave his assessment of the current state of Russia's war against Ukraine.
PoliticsAugust 20, 202514:15 min
Surrounded by Palestinian officials, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul gives a press statement near the village of Taybeh

Germany warns Israel not to annex Palestinian territory

Germany warns Israel not to annex Palestinian territory

Visiting Israel, Germany's foreign minister condemned violence committed against Palestinians by Israeli settlers.
ConflictsAugust 1, 202501:48 min
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (L) and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (R) look at one another during their joint press conference

Germany, Ukraine to boost defense cooperation

Germany, Ukraine to boost defense cooperation

Germany's foreign minister says his country is ready to help Kyiv increase arms production.
ConflictsJune 30, 202502:34 min
Johann Wadephul at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Lviv, Ukraine, in May 2025

Johann Wadephul is Germany's new foreign minister

Johann Wadephul is Germany's new foreign minister

Conservative lawmaker Johann Wadephul heads Germany's foreign office. Some difficult tasks lie ahead.
PoliticsMay 9, 2025
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