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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'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

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

In a DW interview, Johann Wadephul gave his assessment of the current state of Russia's war against Ukraine.
PoliticsAugust 20, 202514:15 min
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaking to DW's Berlin studio head Rosalia Romaniec in Jakarta, Indonesia. Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Germany's Wadephul urges China to help Ukraine peace push

With hopes rising for talks between Ukraine and Russia, Germany's top diplomat told DW that China could play a key role.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2025
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

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's foreign minister says his country is ready to help Kyiv increase arms production.
ConflictsJune 30, 202502:34 min
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (right) and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar meet at the Foreign Ministry in Berlin, Germany

Germany vows continued support of Israel as FM visits Berlin

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, but reiterated German support.
PoliticsJune 5, 2025
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem together with Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar on May 11, 2025.

German FM visits Israel, doubts military solution for Gaza

Germany's top diplomat said the release of Israeli hostages was a top priority for Berlin.
ConflictsMay 11, 2025
Johann Wadephul at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Lviv, Ukraine, in May 2025

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
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul speaks to media

Germany's new Foreign Minister Wadephul makes EU debut

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul tackles his first EU meeting with tact and sensitivity.
PoliticsMay 8, 2025
Designated ministers pose with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier as they receive their certificates of appointment

Meet Germany's new government

Germany's new government is in place. However, some of the appointments are surprising.
PoliticsMay 6, 202519 images
Teaser Berlin Briefing NEU

Power shift in Germany: Who are the new political players?

Who are the power brokers in the new German government? DW’s Michaela Küfner breaks down who Friedrich Merz has chosen for his new cabinet. Together with DW’s Nina Haase she analyzes how Foreign Minister J.Wadephul and incoming Trade Minister Katherina Reiche fit into Merz’ government picture. Special guest is Johannes Winkel, leader of the youth organization of Merz’ Conservative CDU party.
PoliticsMay 2, 202533:48 min
Christian Democrat Johann Wadephul who will become Germany's next foreign minister looks self-confidently into the camera as he holds his arms crossed.

Who is Germany's incoming foreign minister, Johann Wadephul?

Johann Wadephul will be the first conservative in almost 60 years to hold the position as Germany's top diplomat.
PoliticsApril 30, 202502:14 min
German Foreign Minister-designate Johann Wadephul speaks into a DW microphone (file photo)

Incoming German FM: 'We will stand with Ukraine'

In an exclusive interview with DW, Johann Wadephul (CDU) speaks about Russia's war in Ukraine and US-German relations.
PoliticsApril 28, 202504:35 min
A German soldier stands next to a tank

Germany extends Bundeswehr mission in Mali

Parliament has voted to enlarge its German troop deployment to Mali to help tackle jihadist terror groups.
ConflictsMay 29, 2020