2026-11-03 · 1 statements · 1 actors
Wadephul speech at 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics, 3 Nov 2026
German Foreign Minister speech on linking economic and foreign policy, the Foreign Office's new directorate and EU geoeconomic toolbox.
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Speech Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics
2026-11-03 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement
Wadephul says that until a few years ago German economic policy was often conceived in isolation from foreign and security policy, and that this has changed. He says partners, competitors and rivals increasingly act in transactional terms and that economic dependencies are being politically weaponised.
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Speech Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics
2026-11-03 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement
Wadephul says the Foreign Office has created a new Directorate-General combining European Policy and Geoeconomics, which works with federal institutions and the European Commission on economic policy strategies.
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Speech Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics
2026-11-03 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement
Wadephul cites European support for Ukraine and measures to reduce Russia's revenues, including sanctions and energy diversification, as an example of linked security, freedom and prosperity. He calls Russia's war an illegitimate war of aggression.
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Speech Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics
2026-11-03 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement
Wadephul says Germany's 250 embassies and missions represent German economic interests and support companies, that critical minerals diplomacy is being stepped up, and that a new 'techplomacy' approach builds partnerships in AI supply chains.
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Speech Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the 5th Kiel-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics
2026-11-03 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement
Wadephul says Germany and France call for a substantial expansion of the EU's geoeconomic toolbox through a joint white paper, and that the Commission's 'Promote, Partner, Protect' approach should advance all three pillars equally. He describes global economic imbalances and non-market practices as causes of industrial transformation pressures.