Germany's new Foreign Minister Wadephul makes EU debut DW 05/08/2025
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Germany's new Foreign Minister Wadephul makes EU debut  DW  05/08/2025
"The new German government is focused on resetting relations with France and Poland, emphasizing their status as Germany's closest friends, which Wadephul termed a constant in foreign policy."
"Participants at the EU foreign ministers meeting praised Wadephul's calm and confident demeanor, contrasting it with his predecessor's more rehearsed style."
Johann Wadephul's first dialogue as Germany's Foreign Minister at an EU meeting in Warsaw signifies a commitment to revitalizing relations with France and Poland. Diplomats like Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg and Elina Valtonen of Finland expressed optimism about Wadephul's leadership. Wadephul aims for a close Franco-German partnership to navigate challenges posed by Russia's aggression in Ukraine, reinforcing unity within Europe. His calm, confident communication style marks a departure from his predecessor's more scripted approach, signaling a fresh era in German foreign policy.
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