Syria’s transitional government “sounds good so far,” Germany’s foreign minister told POLITICO — but actions speak louder than words.

Germany is to provide an additional €50 million ($51 million) in humanitarian aid for Syria, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday on the sidelines of an international conference in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could lead the way to a lasting end to hostilities in the war-torn Gaza Strip.

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's foreign minister on Monday welcomed the release of a German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote on the social media platform X that it's “a great moment of joy that Nahid Taghavi can finally embrace her family again.”

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad.

Annalena Baerbock criticizes Chancellor Scholz for hesitancy over additional Ukraine aid. The German government faces difficulties balancing military support while maintaining social spending, amidst political tensions and budget constraints.

Following the announcement Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on all sides to "seize" the opportunity before them.

Germany, through its Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, insists on maintaining sanctions against allies of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for their serious crimes. However, Baerbock suggests a 'smart approach' to sanctions for aiding the Syrian population while announcing an additional 50 million euros for relief efforts.

The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands firm: aid for Ukraine should be funded by suspending the debt brake. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Scholz of exploiting this issue in the election campaign,

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock indirectly criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to approve a further 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) in additional military aid for Ukraine.

Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany