50 years on from the agreement sealing the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel, relations between the two countries are in a state that seems almost a miracle. What started out as tentative political “probing” between Germany and the young State of Israel has developed into a stable foundation. It remains an important task not only to deepen the cooperation, but to open up new fields of bilateral collaboration.
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Germany and Israel. 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
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Editorial
50 years on from the agreement sealing the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel, relations between the two countries are in a state that seems almost a miracle. What started out as tentative political “probing” between Germany and the young State of Israel has developed into a stable foundation. It remains an important task not only to deepen the cooperation, but to open up new fields of bilateral collaboration.
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Like a Miracle of History
Intensive cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the state of Israel can be observed in numerous areas since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It remains clear, however, that the German-Israeli relationship is not “normal” and should never be. It remains our task to resolutely counter those who question Israel’s right of existence and to make sure that Israel can live within an internationally recognized territory with the same right as its neighbors.
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Greeting from Ambassador
It cannot be taken for granted that the German-Israeli relations today can be described by the terms diverse, trusting and dynamic. The German-Israeli relationship has experienced an incredible development since the darkest hell of history. Due to the Shoah, this relationship is unique. We need to keep alive this uniqueness, because it is important for our two peoples and countries for many reasons, both today and in the future.
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Uneasy Neighbours
The EU and Israel – a Paradoxical Relationship
The description of the relationship between Israel and the European Union as an ‘uneasy partnership’ will be appropriate for the foreseeable future. On the one hand, the causes of alienation are likely to intensify, at least as long as a two-state solution remains out of reach. On the other hand, there are an increasing number of valid reasons for expanding the existing cooperation. The two sides have much to offer each other in economic, scientific and technical as well as cultural cooperation.
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Striving for Security in an Insecure World
The coming years will necessitate a concerted effort to understand the ideology and modus operandi of jihadist terrorism, to contain and ultimately reduce the capacity and motivation of terrorists to attack. Indeed, the counter-terrorism posture in Germany and Israel will depend on the intelligent and determined application of common guiding tenets and so will greatly benefit from intimate German-Israeli dialogue, cooperation, and learning.
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Trilateral Development Cooperation in Africa: Israel-Germany-Third Countries
Entwicklungskooperation Israel-Deutschland-Dritte
The German government has consistently expanded trilateral development cooperation. This holds especially true for Israel. Both countries are committed to the global agenda for sustainable development, the fight against poverty and the implementation of the MDGs. Israel and Germany share the vision that economically strong countries should support countries that are in the process of developing their economy by providing them with resources and expertise.
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Start-ups – A Connecting Element between Israel and Germany
Germany and particularly Berlin become increasingly attractive as starting points for Israeli start-ups. This is especially due to its many young talents, its infrastructure and networks. Another crucial factor is Germany’s positive public image. German entrepreneurs are particularly interested in Israel’s expertise in technology and agriculture. Harmonizing Israel’s needs for investments and German needs for innovations is an important task for the future.
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"Where Do You See Yourself in 50 Years’ Time?"
Outlook on the Factors Influencing the Development of German-Israeli Relations
How will the German-Israeli relationship develop in the coming decades? After 50 years of good, by now even excellent relations between Germany and Israel, it is imperative to raise the question of which consequences need to be drawn from an examination of the situation from both a historical and present-day perspective.
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