Value-based Diplomacy: The Diplomatic Axis of the New German Government?

• 作者: Xiong Wei Jiang Hao
• 来源期刊: 中国国际问题研究
• 年，卷（期）: 2022,（1）
• 页码范围: 114-137
• 页数: 24页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

The three ruling parties of the new German government released the coalition agreement in November 2021 as a guidance for administration. What deserves special attention in the agreement is the emphasis on the importance of values in the foreign policy of the new government. The agreement states: "Germany's international politics is based on values and rooted in Europe. Germany is in close coordination with like-minded partners while holding a clear opposition to international rule-breakers. We will strengthen the sovereignty of the European Union (EU) and expand strategic solidarity with democratic partners. We are committed to an EU that protects its values and the rule of law, both internally and externally."1 In addition, leaders of the three parties have claimed on several occasions that Germany's diplomacy is based on values.