Interests and partners of German foreign policy

Is German foreign policy equipped to meet the challenges of the 21th century? What imperatives for foreign policy arise from Germany's national interests and its integration in the European Union? Also, What institutional structures does foreign policy require today in national and European contexts? At the 135th Bergedorf Round Table, senior politicians and leading analysts discussed the interests, partners, and possibilities of German foreign policy. The conference addressed fundamental questions regarding „German responsibility“ and the foreign policy consequences of Germany's „central position“ in Europe. the participants also delved into issues such as military deployments, whether foreign policy decisions reflect the will of the people, and calls for a German national security strategy. They explored Germany's relationships with its partners in the EU and NATO. Finally, the Round Table examined policy options for the EU's relations with Russia und Eastern Europe, its relations with Turkey and for challenges posed by the Middle East.