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G7 Summit in Japan from 19 to 21 May Engaging with countries of the Global South on truly equal footing

The meeting of the heads of state and government of the G7 countries in Hiroshima has come to an end. Further support for Ukraine, issues related to global economic security, climate protection and partnership with the Global South were among the key issues addressed. Among other things, the G7 commemorated the atomic bombing of 1945.

Hiroshima Summit G7 G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué May 20, 2023

Congratulations

Many congratulations on your 100th birthday, Henry Kissinger! What an eventful life! Not many people are as committed to the transatlantic friendship between the US and Germany.

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A soldier points towards a countryside scene in which buildings and a tall flagpole flying the North Korean flag are visible behind trees. A rear view of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his wife Britta Ernst.

The Federal Chancellor in Korea The split is still a “bitter, daily reality”

North Korea must halt its ballistic tests said Federal Chancellor Scholz during a visit to the border between North and South Korea after which he met with President Yoon in Seoul. Scholz expressed his appreciation for the recent closer cooperation with our partners in the Indo-Pacific region, which he said were "in the interest of peace and security throughout the entire region".

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War in Ukraine Military support for Ukraine

This list provides an overview of lethal and non-lethal German military support for Ukraine. It contains deliveries from the German Armed Forces, as well as deliveries from German industry financed by German funds for security capacity building.
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German humanitarian, financial, and military aid How Germany is supporting Ukraine

As Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained, Germany's position is very clear: we will continue to support Ukraine "for as long as necessary". Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Germany has sent some 16.8 billion euros to Ukraine in humanitarian aid, direct payments, and weapons.

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Chancellor Dialogue in Bendorf Success through transformation

May Day is not just a bank holiday. Traditionally, it has also been a day of political discussion. Bendorf in Rhineland-Palatinate is no different. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the town for a chance to talk to members of the public. 

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