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Learn more about the United Nations, as well as Germany's and Europe's role in the Organisation.
Germany has been a member of the United Nations for 50 years. Involvement in the United Nations (UN) is a cornerstone of German foreign policy. Germany also works to strengthen the international order on the basis of the Charter of the United Nations.
Germany is the fourth-largest financial contributor to the UN and is involved in a number of peace missions. Beyond that, Germany is a strong advocate of UN Reform.
Germany is the host country to a large number of UN organisations, 29 of which have offices in seven cities in Germany.