Germany’s foreign policy in 2025 has been shaped by crises and ambition alike. Ten months after outlining its plan, Berlin has sustained support for Ukraine, delivered humanitarian aid in Gaza and Sudan, and re-engaged diplomatically in Syria, while modernizing its visa system to support skilled workers and students. Yet success has been uneven. Germany’s influence on long-term peacebuilding remains constrained by entrenched conflicts, fragmented diplomacy, and domestic political debates. War fatigue, logistical hurdles, and the limits of leverage in fragile states test Berlin’s ability to project strategic leadership while maintaining moral and political commitments.
Despite these challenges, Germany continues to champion multilateralism through organizations such as NATO, the G7, the EU, and global climate initiatives. Its ability to translate crisis management into lasting influence will define its role on the global stage in the years ahead.
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