German military deployments for peace and freedom extended

German armed forces continue to make a vital contribution to ensuring peace, freedom and stability in various crisis-hit regions around the world. The Federal Cabinet has extended the mandate but the Bundestag has yet to give its approval. With a general election planned for early 2025, the Federal Cabinet has requested that the mandates be renewed early in 2024, as they are due to expire in the near future.

German armed forces are deployed as part of the following EU, NATO and UN missions:

EUNAVFOR MEDIRINI in Libya

The EU-led EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission (European Naval Forces in the Mediterranean) in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya aims to help stabilise the country and accelerate reconstruction. One of the principal roles of the Bundeswehr consists of enforcing the UN arms embargo on Libya. The mandate is to be extended until 30 November 2025.

UNMISSin South Sudan

The Bundeswehr is to continue its contribution to stability in South Sudan and the wider region through its involvement in UNMISS (United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan). The force is tasked with implementing the peace agreement signed on 12 September 2018 and protecting civilians. The mandate is to be extended until 31 October 2025.

SEA GUARDIANin the Mediterranean

The SEA GUARDIAN mission is boosting security in the Mediterranean and ensuring the freedom of international shipping lanes. The NATO-led mission is of critical importance, as the Mediterranean is the EU's southern border while at the same time providing access to NATO's southern member states. The mandate is to be extended until 30 November 2025.

EUNAVFORASPIDES in the Red Sea

The Bundeswehr and its partners are tasked with protecting international shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding regions against attacks by Houthi rebels. The area comprises the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. The deployment of German armed forces is to be extended until 31 October 2025 as part of the EU-led EUNAVFOR ASPIDES mission (European Naval Forces).