Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul

Dr Johann David Wadephul has been Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs since 6 May 2025; he has been a Member of the German Bundestag since 2009. He is married and has three daughters.

Human rights – a cornerstone of German foreign policy

Some things are non-negotiable: Germany continues to campaign assiduously for human rights around the world. Indeed, working for human rights is not only a basic tenet of our foreign policy – it is also in Germany’s interests.

Education as the key to reconstruction

Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Wadephul calls for concerted effort on Middle East peace plan

Merz in favour of stronger strategic partnership with Turkey

75th anniversary of the German Federal Court of Justice

Launch of the German High-Tech Agenda

Reiche: strengthening Germany as an AI hub

Study: Many Germans are happy

Awards for climate researcher and innovative galvanisation technique

Foreign Minister Wadephul: “Further increase the pressure on Russia”