International issues and challenges are becoming increasingly complex and urgent: in addition to the traditional topics of security and foreign policy, new questions are being raised by the way in which we deal with climate change, the crises of democracies and the liberal order, including established international organizations, as well as technological developments. At the same time, existing alliances have been increasingly called into question in recent years. For Germany and Europe, international and multilateral approaches are needed to enable them to take action to meet global challenges. German foreign policy is faced with a multitude of new demands and expectations, while Germany's commitment is still perceived as insufficient by international partners and stakeholders.

Objectives of the program are:

• to strengthen an expanded and contemporary understanding of foreign policy that includes other, socially interdependent developments of the 21st century in addition to traditional topics
• discuss international issues and common challenges with parliamentarians from other nations
• to better understand the perspectives of third parties on Germany and to incorporate these into national decision-making processes
• Strengthening international networks of foreign and security policy experts, opinion leaders and decision-makers
• Strengthening multilateral approaches to solving global challenges

The program unfolds during the 21th legislative term in Germany (2025-2029) and includes:

• Program launch with the opportunity for participants to actively shape the program
• Study trip to Australia in 2026 and networking with Australian MP
• Joint study trip to Japan with Australian partners in 2027 to network with Japanese MPs
• Final forum in Germany