Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
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Deutscher Botschafter Belgien / Ambassadeur d’Allemagne en Belgique / Duitse Ambassadeur België
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
Munich Security Conference
2 days ago
📣 OUT NOW: Agenda MSC 2026
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Agenda and Livestreams: Munich Security Conference 2026
Follow the MSC 2026 discussions live and explore the program!
https://securityconference.org/en/msc-2026/agenda/
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Start de Conférence s/ la sécurité à Munich
#MSC2026
– il y a du pain s/ la planche! Chefs de gouv., ministres, militaires, org. int., etc. -aussi de 🇧🇪- discuteront jusq. 15/2 de crises actuelles, durabilité, technologies, sécurité, défense, défis & avenir de l’ordre mondial.
@munsecconf.bsky.social
2 days ago
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Start Veiligheidsconferentie in München
#MSC2026
– er is genoeg te bespreken! Regeringschefs, ministers, militairen, int. organisaties… – ook uit 🇧🇪- discussiëren tot 15/2 over actuele crises, duurzaamh., technologie, veiligh., defensie, uitdagingen & toekomst v.d. glob. orde.
@munsecconf.bsky.social
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Start Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz
#MSC2026
– es gibt genug zu besprechen! RegChefs, Minister, Militärs, int. Org. u.v.m. - auch aus 🇧🇪 - diskutieren bis 15.2. über akt. Krisen, Nachhaltigkeit, Technologie, Sicherheit, Verteidigung, Herausforderungen & Zukunft glob. Ordnung.
@munsecconf.bsky.social
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
German Foreign Office
2 days ago
Once a year, the world of diplomacy gathers in Munich for the
@munsecconf.bsky.social
. Especially this year, there’s a great deal to discuss. Find out here who
@aussenminister.diplo.de
will be meeting over the coming days and what’s on the agenda👇
www.diplo.de/2755890
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Munich Security Conference 2026: Germany as host in times of geopolitical upheaval
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is attending the 62nd Munich Security Conference from 13 to 15 February 2026. Read on to find out what this year’s conference title “Under Destruction&rdqu...
https://www.diplo.de/2755890
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#Berlinale
: De 🇩🇪 hoofdstad verandert van 12/2 – 22/2/2026 in de wereldstad van de film. Films, documentaires en series. En: 🇧🇪 is in 2026 prominent vertegenwoordigd in verschillende festivalprogramma’s. Geweldig! Ik duim!
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#Berlinale
: La capitale 🇩🇪 se transforme du 12/2 – 22/2/2026 en métropole mondiale du cinéma. Films, documentaires et séries. Et: En 2026, la 🇧🇪 est largement représentée dans plusieurs programmes du festival. Super! Je croise les doigts!
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#Berlinale
: Die 🇩🇪 Hauptstadt mutiert vom 12.2. - 22.2.2026 zur Weltstadt des Films. Filme, Dokumentationen und Serien. Und: 🇧🇪 ist 2026 in mehreren Festivalprogrammen prominent vertreten. Klasse! Ich drücke die Daumen!
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
GermanyintheEU
3 days ago
🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich
#Merz
next to 🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron ahead of today's 🇪🇺 Informal EU Leader's Retreat in Alden Biesen Castle.
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All about Germany | deutschland.de
3 days ago
🚑 🚁 A flying ambulance: A German start-up wants to bring a flying vertical take-off aircraft to series production by 2031. 🏥 The aircraft, equipped with a hybrid engine, is being developed by a company near Munich. #NewsDE Get more #news from #Germany:
www.deutschland.de/en/news
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Merci de votre visite à Anvers, M. le Bundeskanzler! Après le sommet European Industry ajd, discussions se poursuivront demain au château Alden Biesen av. Ursula von der Leyen & 🇪🇺 HoSG. Pour un marché intérieur europ. fort & intégré et une industrie UE prospère & durable.
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Bedankt voor uw bezoek aan Antwerpen, Bundeskanzler! Na de European Industry Summit vandaag worden de besprekingen morgen voortgezet in kasteel Alden Biesen m. Ursula von der Leyen & 🇪🇺 HoSG. Voor een sterke & geïntegreerde interne markt v.d. EU & een succesvolle, duurzame EU-industrie.
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Danke für Ihren Besuch in Antwerpen, Herr Bundeskanzler! Nach dem European Industry Summit heute, morgen Fortsetzung der Diskussionen auf Schloss Alden Biesen m. Ursula von der Leyen & 🇪🇺 HoSG. Für einen starken & integrierten EU-Binnenmarkt & eine erfolgreiche, nachhaltige EU-Industrie.
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
German Foreign Office
4 days ago
@aussenminister.diplo.de
:
#CentralAsia
is located at a geopolitical crossroads. We want to connect Europe more closely with the region. As Team Germany, we will do so hand in hand with Team Europe. I welcome my colleagues from Central Asia and EU Special Representative Stiprais to Berlin. 🇪🇺🇩🇪🤝🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲🇺🇿
add a skeleton here at some point
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German Foreign Office
4 days ago
#CentralAsia
is located at a geopolitical crossroads. Since 2023 we have had a strategic regional partnership with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, which we aim to expand. -
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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All about Germany | deutschland.de
4 days ago
🚀 Munich start-up tests hypersonic rocket: The test flight is a surprise: Hypersonica is pushing into a field where only a handful of countries have—or are developing—hypersonic rockets. Could this reshape the military balance of power? 👇
#NewsDE
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Munich start-up tests hypersonic missile
Hypersonic missiles could alter the military balance of power. A Munich start-up has tested a European missile in strict secrecy.
https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/munich-startup-tests-hypersonic-missile
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Bundeskanzler Merz heeft vandaag tijdens de European Industry Summit, Antwerpen in gesprek met CEO’s v.d. EU industrie het belang v. competitiviteit & innovatie voor een veerkrachtige Eur. economie & industrie benadrukt. Pleidooi voor een sterke, soevereine & welvarende EU!
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Bundeskanzler Merz a souligné ajd, lors du sommet European Industry à Anvers, lors d’une discuss. avec PDG de l’industrie UE, l’import. de la compétitivité & de l’innovat. pour une économie & une industrie europ. résilientes. Plaidoyer pour une UE forte, souveraine & prospère!
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Bundeskanzler Merz hat heute beim European Industry Summit, Antwerpen im Gespräch mit CEO’s der EU Industrie die Bedeutung v. Wettbewerbsfähigkeit & Innovation für eine resiliente eur. Wirtschaft & Industrie herausgestellt. Plädoyer f. eine starke, souveräne & prosperierende EU.
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GermanyintheEU
4 days ago
🇩🇪 Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is in Brussels for today’s
#FAC
(Defence). He condemned 🇷🇺 relentless attacks on 🇺🇦 civilian infrastructure as terror against the civilian population. Air defence therefore remains a key pillar of German support.
#EU
#StrongerTogether
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Willkommen in 🇧🇪, Herr Bundeskanzler! Bienvenue! Welkom! The Chancellor will participate in the European Industry Summit in Antwerp today. Competitiveness, technology, innovation & sustainability. A pledge for a strong European industry & EU cooperation in times of uncertainty!
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GermanyintheEU
4 days ago
#Servicepost
: ⏰ Coming up at +/- 16:15. 🇩🇪 Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius will give a statement ahead of today’s 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council
#FAC
Defence in Brussels. Watch the statement live:
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/de
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First event for Heads of Missions of EU member states under 🇨🇾 EU-Presidency with Vice-PM and 🇧🇪 Min. of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot. Clear call for a united and deeper integrated Europe, multilateral relations and the international law. Thank you & best of luck!
@cy2026eu.bsky.social
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
All about Germany | deutschland.de
5 days ago
🌑 Germany’s new lunar mission hub. 🚀 The new control centre for
#lunar
missions as well as prospective Mars missions is to be built in Oberpfaffenhofen in
#Bavaria
. What exactly is behind this visionary project? 👇
#NewsDE
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Germany’s new lunar mission hub
Germany’s new control centre for lunar missions as well as prospective Mars missions is to be built in Oberpfaffenhofen in Bavaria.
https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/germanys-new-lunar-mission-hub
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
All about Germany | deutschland.de
5 days ago
🪖 Germany is making major investments in the Bundeswehr’s personnel, equipment, and technology. 👉 What are the key priorities? Here’s a concise overview.
www.deutschland.de/en/topic/pol...
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How Germany is rearming
Missile defence, drones, artillery: Germany is racing to boost its defence capability with massive investments. An overview.
https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/politics/armament-germany-defence-weapons
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
All about Germany | deutschland.de
6 days ago
+++ “Polarstern” embarks on new Antarctic expedition 🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's foreign policy and international relations. 👉
spkl.io/6012As5lo
#NewsDE
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Inauguration of the NanoIC pilot line today at imec in Leuven. Milestone for Europe’s semiconductor industry, bringing the ambitions of the EU Chips Act to life, driving economic growth in Europe. Important step for the future of imec, which is also present in Germany, Heilbronn.
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Deutschland 1945 nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg: Theaterstück „Stunde Null? - Deutschland zwischen Abgrund & Aufbruch“ des Axensprung Theaters Hamburg gestern in der Botschaft. Aufbruchsstimmung & Schuld, Neuanfang & Verdrängung. Einblicke in unruhige Zeiten. Sehr sehenswert!
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Duitsland 1945 na WOII: toneelstuk “Stunde Null? - Duitsland tussen afgrond & nieuw begin” van het Axensprung Theater Hamburg gisteren in de ambassade. Sfeer van nieuw begin & schuld, omwenteling & verdringing. Inzichten in onrustige tijden. Zeer de moeite waard!
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L'Allemagne en 1945 apr. 2e Guerre mondiale: pièce de théâtre «Stunde Null? L’Allemagne entre abîme & renouveau» de la troupe Axensprung de Hambourg hier à l'ambassade. Esprit de renouveau & culpabilité, nouveau départ & refoulement. Aperçu d'une période troublée. À voir!
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Johann Wadephul
10 days ago
Valuable exchange with Ministers
@timayres-minister.bsky.social
& Don Farrell. There is huge potential in 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 partnership, especially in the area of economy & trade. In times of global uncertainty, diversification and development of resilient supply chains are more important than ever. 1/2
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Johann Wadephul
10 days ago
Thank you,
@senatorwong.bsky.social
, for the trustful & in-depth exchange. 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 are reliable strategic partners – defending
#multilateralism
, boosting prosperity and working together for
#security
in Europe & the Indo-Pacific. Australia’s support to
#Ukraine
is much valued.
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Johann Wadephul
11 days ago
I greatly value the warm and substantive talks in
#Tonga
with Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua and Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. For Pacific island states, international solidarity and a rules-based order are essential. 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴 1/2
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German Foreign Office
11 days ago
The smallest and most vulnerable countries suffer the most during geopolitical upheavals. Germany is a reliable partner in these times – also for
#Tonga
and the other Pacific island states.
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
German Foreign Office
12 days ago
Today we are celebrating a very special occasion: Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 are formally establishing diplomatic relations. For a foreign minister, this is anything but routine. It is a great honour for me.
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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Johann Wadephul
12 days ago
A historic moment and a great honor for me as Foreign Minister. Today Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 establish diplomatic relations. Thank you, Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi. Together we stand for climate responsibility & a partnership that gives every state, big or small, a voice.
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German Foreign Office
12 days ago
New Zealand is one of our closest partners in the Pacific family & a good friend. We have built a true partnership of shared values. We are committed to
#democracy
, freedom & a global order based on rules &
#multilateralism
. 👉diplo.de/2754626
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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Johann Wadephul
12 days ago
Even 18,000 km apart, close partners don’t need geographic proximity. I very much value the trustful exchange with Winston Peters in his home region. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 We share democratic values, support 🇺🇦, protect
#Antarctica
& work for
#multilateralism
, resilient supply chains & stability.
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Johann Wadephul
12 days ago
Thank you, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for the trustful exchange which I greatly appreciate. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 Germany & New Zealand are united by trust, shared values and a strong commitment to democracy, international law & a stable international order – in the Indo-#Pacific & in
#Europe
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German Foreign Office
13 days ago
The opening of the
#Rafah
border crossing marks a significant step in the implementation of the 20-point plan, allowing the medical treatment of the sick and injured abroad. We remain committed to opening more crossings for the movement of goods. 👉
diplo.de/2754716
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Federal Foreign Office statement on the opening of the Rafah border crossing for passenger traffic
A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (2 February 2026) on the opening of the Rafah border crossing for passenger traffic: As of today, the Rafah border crossing&h...
https://diplo.de/2754716
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Diplo Days Belgique : ouverture de la Conférence des ambassadeurs belges 2026 par Ministre des Affaires étrangères Prévot. Plaidoyer fort en faveur de la force du droit et non du droit du plus fort, et pour une Europe plus forte et plus décisive en tant qu'acteur mondial !
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Diplo Days Belgien: Eröffnung der Belgischen Botschafterkonferenz 2026 durch AM Prévot. Starkes Plädoyer für die Stärke des Rechts und nicht das Recht des Stärkeren und für ein stärkeres und entscheidungsfreudigeres Europa als globalen Akteur!
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Diplo Days België: opening van de Belgische ambassadeursconferentie 2026 door minister van buitenlandse zaken Prévot. Krachtig pleidooi voor de sterkte van het recht en niet het recht van de sterkste, en voor een sterker en daadkrachtiger Europa als mondiale speler!
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
German Foreign Office
13 days ago
Singapore is a highly valued strategic partner in a strategically important region. We want to build on our bilateral partnership & strengthen our engagement in the Indo-Pacific. I greatly appreciate 🇸🇬 support for our goal to upgrade our partnership with ASEAN.
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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All about Germany | deutschland.de
15 days ago
Final bound! 🇩🇪🤾♂️ Germany has reached the final of the European Men’s Handball Championship after an impressive semi-final win. One step away from the title! #NewsDE
www.deutschland.de/en/news/euro...
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European Men's Handball Championship: Germany is in the final
Germany beat Croatia in the semi-final of the European Men's Handball Championship and now faces Denmark on Sunday for the title.
https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/european-mens-handball-championship-germany-is-in-the-final
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Johann Wadephul
16 days ago
The loss of life and destructions to infrastructure by the devastating storm in
#Portugal
are truly shocking. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families & all affected. I assured my colleague Paulo Rangel that 🇩🇪 stands with 🇵🇹 in these difficult hours, and we are ready to help.
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Johann Wadephul
17 days ago
Good to exchange thoughts with my old friend
@lars-loekke.bsky.social
in Brussels at the Foreign Affairs Council. Our agenda is fuller than ever, so it’s all the better to have strong allies with a clear focus by your side – supporting Ukraine & strengthening Europe. Tyskland er med dig.
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
All about Germany | deutschland.de
17 days ago
+++ German automotive manufacturers defend their top position in Europe 🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's foreign policy and international relations. 👉
spkl.io/6019Annmf
#NewsDe
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Johann Wadephul
17 days ago
Die EU stuft die
#IRGC
als das ein, was sie sind: Eine Terrororganisation. Diese Entscheidung ist ein starkes politisches Signal an
#Iran
. Wir stellen uns an die Seite der Iranerinnen und Iraner. Wir stehen für Menschlichkeit ein - und gegen Unterdrückung.
diplo.de/2754268
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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
Auswärtiges Amt
17 days ago
Das Jahr hat für Europa herausfordernd begonnen, aber Europa hat die Herausforderung bestanden. Wir haben Einigkeit gezeigt & uns solidarisch hinter Dänemark & Grönland gestellt. —
@aussenminister.diplo.de
in Brüssel
#FAC
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