Federal Security Council (Germany)

Federal Security Council (German: Bundessicherheitsrat) was a cabinet committee of the Federal Government of Germany that advised on national security policy issues, particularly in all areas of defense, as well as disarmament and arms control. Its public presence was primarily in connection with the approval of arms exports. It was chaired by the Chancellor of Germany. Its establishment was decided by the Second Adenauer cabinet on October 6, 1955. The constitutive meeting took place on October 21, 1955. In 2025 the Federal Security Council was superseded by a newly formed National Security Council. The new National Security Council will take over the responsibilities of the Federal Security Council with additional responsibilities and capabilities to collect and analyse information pertaining to Germany's national security.