Johann Wadephul

Germany's foreign minister slams Russia's escalating attacks on Ukraine and pledges more aid for Kyiv.

German Foreign Minister Wadephul did not exclude new EU sanctions against Israel after National Security Minister Ben-Gvir advocated killing thirty to forty Gaza civilians nightly, prompting condemnation from German officials and calls for targeted sanctions.

German lawmakers across parties urged EU sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he advocated nightly targeted killings in Gaza, calling some Palestinians unworthy of life, marking a significant shift in Berlin's traditionally protective stance toward Israel.

A German lawmaker calls for EU sanctions on Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir over his remarks on killing Palestinians.

Iran and Germany's foreign ministers held phone talks, according to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran warned the United States amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint through which roughly 20 percent of international oil passes daily.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister met with European officials to address escalating maritime security threats in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, discussing coordinated responses to protect international shipping routes in strategically vital waterways.

German Foreign Minister Wadephul criticized Trump's exclusion of South Africa from the G20 summit, calling the founding member an indispensable voice during global uncertainty and supporting African permanent UN Security Council representation.

Revival of German military power will determine Europe’s future

Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Germany proposes an EU force to replace the expiring UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul proposes an EU stabilization mission to replace the expiring UN mission in Lebanon.

Germany's Federal President visited Southeast Asia in June 2026, signaling Berlin's growing recognition that the region holds significant strategic importance for Indo-Pacific stability, supply chains, and great-power competition, warranting deeper cooperation beyond current economic interests.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rejected EU sanctions against Israel for illegal West Bank settlements, prompting SPD coalition partners to criticize his position as contradicting Germany's unified stance on international law violations.

SPD politician Ahmetović demands Germany stop blocking EU sanctions against Israel over West Bank settlement expansion and alleged violations of international law by Netanyahu's government, with EU foreign ministers discussing the matter Monday.

Leaked documents reveal Russia and China developed joint military plans targeting Starlink, Ukraine's critical communications system, exposing their deeper weapons partnership across five strategic domains while challenging Western ability to counter their collaboration.

Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary amid ongoing Russian war, with Germany pledging 50 million euros in humanitarian aid after July saw 437 civilian deaths from Russian attacks, while Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian economic targets.

Russian forces fired ballistic missiles at Boryspil suburb near Kyiv during German Foreign Minister Wadephul's solidarity visit, killing at least two people and injuring eight, while Germany pledged fifty million euros in additional humanitarian aid.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged revival of discussions on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing over $600 billion in infrastructure damage and the need for macrofinancial stability amid ongoing conflict.

Swiss ambassadors prioritize the Swiss-EU package at their 2026 conference.

Jaishankar and a German MP discussed geopolitics and strengthening bilateral ties recently.

Iran's foreign minister told Germany that US military aggression causes Strait of Hormuz insecurity, urging international accountability while coordinating with Oman on safe maritime routes through the critical waterway.

Europe's foreign policy veto is a deliberate design feature, not a flaw, according to news analysis.

Hamas demands Israel's approval of a proposed agreement to disarm before implementing it themselves.

Germany's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday on whether parliament needs legislative speed limits; foreign minister pursued African business ties amid geopolitical pressure; chess membership surged toward 100,000 members nationwide.

The UN Security Council weighs post-Unifil plans for Lebanon amid ongoing Israel talks.

Russia is accused of reckless nuclear brinkmanship after striking Kyiv with an Oreshnik missile.

Germany calls for an EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon by year's end.

Chinese and Russian militaries secretly planned to destroy Starlink satellites supporting Ukraine, according to classified documents obtained by three news outlets, exposing China's claimed neutrality as false and revealing structured weapons development cooperation between the two nations.

Germany opposes EU trade embargo on West Bank settlements, freezes latest attack against Israel

Western nations' Coalition of the Willing meets Monday in Paris to discuss military aid, missile defense, and security guarantees for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion and ammunition shortages for Patriot systems.

EU foreign ministers will likely take no action Monday on restricting Israeli settler trade, with Germany and Italy blocking sanctions despite months of study time, as settler populations continue expanding across occupied territories.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met German, French, and Montenegrin counterparts at NATO's Ankara summit to coordinate air defense strengthening, defense industrial cooperation, peace initiatives, and EU integration support for Ukraine.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to discuss support and security with Ukraine's president.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary to affirm continued German military and financial support, asserting Ukraine will defeat Russia despite intensified summer attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure.

A German lawmaker urges the EU to sanction Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his remarks on killing Palestinians in Gaza.

Iranian-backed Houthis escalated attacks on Yemeni government positions and Red Sea shipping infrastructure, killing at least seven people, while Iran maintained demands for U.S. concessions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, risking further regional instability.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels resumed attacks on Yemen's government-controlled port of Mokha and other territories Tuesday, killing at least seven people, escalating maritime threats and risking renewed civil war while Iran demands U.S. concessions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe's foreign policy veto is not a flaw according to The European Conservative.

President Trump conditioned a new US-Saudi nuclear energy agreement on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, linking civilian nuclear cooperation to Middle East diplomatic realignment and potentially reshaping regional geopolitics.

Merz and Burnham reaffirm support for Ukraine and cooperation between Germany and Britain.

German FM proposes EU force to replace UNIFIL

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged faster renewable energy expansion, citing the Strait of Hormuz blockade as a wake-up call demonstrating security and economic necessity alongside climate imperatives, while rejecting additional relief measures like fuel subsidies.

German Foreign Minister proposes an EU mission to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon after its mandate expires.

Germany and Finland strengthen security cooperation amid Russian threats.

Germany intensified diplomatic engagement with Southeast Asia, tripling high-level visits between 2022 and 2024, recognizing the region's strategic importance as a geopolitical arena and global supply chain hub amid great-power competition.

Western supporters of Ukraine, led by France and Britain, convene in Paris to discuss additional military aid, missile defense, and security guarantees as Ukraine confronts Russia's ongoing invasion since February 2022.

Germany calls on US, Iran to de-escalate, return to diplomacy