We want to act sooner, more decisively, and in a more substantial manner – not just when crises become acute, but also by focusing on conflict prevention and post-conflict management. This requires that we hone our tools and develop new ones, ranging from early-warning mechanisms to enhanced means of international cooperation.
在面临危机时，德国外交政策必须强化其对调和、斡旋和预防的强调——否则就有可能只剩下控制伤害一条路。德国愿意在这一方面起到更大的国际作用。我们希望更迅速、更果断、更大手笔地行动——不仅在危机尖锐的时期，也通过着重于冲突预防和冲突后管理实现。这要求我们锤炼旧工具、开发新工具，比如早期预警机制、强化国际合作的手段等。