How does Germany contribute to UN peacekeeping?

Germany is one of the largest contributors to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. The country contributes military, police, and civilian personnel to UN missions around the world. In recent years, Germany has also provided financial support to UN peacekeeping operations.

As of 2023, Germany was the fifth-largest contributor of military personnel to UN peacekeeping operations, with over 2,400 troops deployed. The country also had over 850 police officers and civilian personnel deployed to UN missions.

German personnel have served in a variety of UN peacekeeping operations, including those in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Mali, South Sudan, and Sudan.

Germany has also provided financial support to UN peacekeeping operations. In 2023, the country contributed over €40 million to the UN Peacekeeping Budget.

Germany's commitment to UN peacekeeping has been praised by the international community. In 2018, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, thanked Germany for its "steadfast support" to UN peacekeeping operations.

Germany's contributions to UN peacekeeping have helped to promote peace and security around the world. The country's military, police, and civilian personnel have made a significant difference in the lives of millions of people affected by conflict.