Thank you Rafael Grossi for your tireless efforts on nuclear safety. Diplomatic efforts must continue even after #Snapback. #Iran must fulfill its international obligations. We fully support #IAEA’s vital work also in #Ukraine, where safety at #Zaporizhzhia NPP is critical.

Today is the European Day of Languages. And this year, we mark 25 years of celebrating multilingualism in our Union. 🥳 Languages open doors. They help us connect, explore cultures, make lifelong friends, and journey further. We remain stronger, united in our diversity. europa.eu/!6FkntW

With two Russian satellites currently shadowing satellites used by the Bundeswehr, German Defence Minister Pistorius has announced an investment of up to €35bn to further strengthen and expand space security by 2030.

The world today is not the same as 80 years ago. The #UN Security Council must reflect that. Africa, Asia & Latin America need to be represented accordingly - as does Germany, which bears major political & financial responsibility. Together with 🇧🇷, 🇮🇳 & 🇯🇵, we push for reform.

🇪🇺🤝🇮🇩 A new, game-changing chapter for the EU and Indonesia. We have finalised negotiations on a trade agreement that will open for EU exports a market of 280 million people to European businesses. We promised to diversify our partnerships. We are delivering ↓

A partnership built on shared values. A deal for sustainable growth and development. Stronger global partnerships – like MERCOSUR 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇵🇾🇺🇾🇦. More: Press release → link.europa.eu/n9qyHt Main benefits → link.europa.eu/TrQbWK

🇨🇦🤝🇪🇺 Happy 8th 🎂 #CETA! Since 2017, EU & Canada have strengthened cooperation giving businesses preferential access and chances to grow. With CETA and proposed agreements like EU-MERCOSUR, we are building a global network of reliable partners that delivers for people and businesses. 🌍📈

"For peace, justice, and respect: @aussenminister.diplo.de Wadephul is traveling to New York to take part in the United Nations General Debate #UNGA80. 🇺🇳 Germany stands ready to take on more responsibility within the UN. 👉 Learn more here: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aussenpol...

A great day in Killarney! Our ambassador met Leas-Chathaoirleach Marie Moloney from Kerry County Council to discuss economics, environment & innovation in the South-West, followed by a visit to Liebherr - where German engineering and investment meet Irish talent and environment.

🇩🇪🌍 German #AI companies are strengthening their global standing by advancing with specialised models! 💻⭐ With the Jupiter #supercomputer, Germany’s computing power reaches a new level - driving forward cutting‑edge AI development. More 👇

Chancellor Merz: Putin has for a long time tested limits, sabotaged, spied, murdered, undermined our sense of security. Russia wants to stealthily destabilise our free societies. We won't allow that to happen – not outwardly and not inwardly. We must strengthen our resilience and defence capability.

Since so many have written to us as the German Embassy in Ireland regarding the O'Brien case, please read Ambassador Gill's response.

The Snapback Mechanism was designed specifically under the Iran nuclear deal (JCPoA) to ensure compliance. With Iran failing to meet its obligations, 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 have now triggered the snapback process to reimpose sanctions and uphold global security. Learn more 👇

35 years ago, East & West Germany and the four Allied powers signed the 2+4 Treaty in Moscow, paving the way to a fully sovereign Germany. Hailed as a triumph of diplomacy, the agreement marked the peaceful settlement of the unresolved issues regarding Germany’s status under international law.

In response to the violation of Poland's airspace by armed Russian drones, Germany will extend and expand air policing over Poland. Germany stands firmly by the side of its NATO allies.

We met Post-Primary Languages Ireland to learn about their inspiring work promoting languages in 🇮🇪 schools! #LanguagesConnect, #ThinkLanguages, and the FLA program are key initiatives. In close collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Irland they’re boosting German language education across Ireland!🇩🇪📚

+++ #Merz: “We are and will remain ready to defend ourselves” 🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations. 👉 www.deutschland.de/en/news/germ...#Merz#foreignpolicy#NewsDE

All Heads of Mission to Germany are in Berlin this week to discuss key German foreign policy priorities - including Ambassador Gill. 🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz and @aussenminister.diplo.de stressed freedom, security & prosperity. A successful week of meaningful political exchange and shared vision.

Today, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu delivered her annual State of the Union speech, in which she outlined the EU’s current state and future priorities. This year's speech covered Europe’s independence, support for Ukraine, the Gaza conflict, and trade relations with the US. 👇

Chancellor Merz: With JUPITER, we now have one of the four fastest computers in the world here in 🇩🇪, increasing the country’s computing power for AI twentyfold. Exactly the right step: because we want to become an AI nation – to be competitive and technologically sovereign.

Ambassador Gill in Irish Times on Sunday on Kitty O’Brien. Whole article 👇 www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

The Federal Cabinet just approved a new military service law.🪖 Now it's up to the Bundestag. Germany faces rising security challenges - and funding alone isn't enough. What’s in the proposal, and what comes next? Let's find out.👇

It is up to #Putin to prove to the world that he is finally ready to end his war against Ukraine. Yesterday I spoke with my colleagues from 🇫🇮🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇹🇵🇱🇺🇦🇺🇸&🇪🇺. We agreed that #Ukraine needs security guarantees, and that pressure on #Russia must be increased. @aussenminister.diplo.de

We are shocked by the killing of several journalists, rescue workers, and other civilians in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Hospital in #Gaza. This attack must be investigated. 1/2

#Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. We have repeatedly called on the Israeli government to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in #Gaza. 2/2

Big week for economics in Europe! 📍 @eeanews.bsky.social congress 2025 kicks off – top minds on AI, finance & more. 🌱 Then to Germany for EEAE 2025’s 50th anniversary, shaping sustainable agri futures. Academic exchange & shared European values - all things we proudly support.

"What happened in Hiroshima & Nagasaki must never be repeated. The destructive force unleashed and the immeasurable suffering (…) remain a grave reminder to us all, even 80 years on – namely, that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." – Foreign Minister Wadephul

From Neckarsulm 🇩🇪 to 180 stores across 🇮🇪 - LIDL is celebrating 25 years in Ireland! With 5,400+ employees & a strong German-Irish bond, it’s a true success story. Our Ambassador proudly joined the milestone event! 🛒🎉

80 years ago, 50 nations signed the UN Charter - laying a foundation for global peace & cooperation. Today, the UN aids 100M+ people yearly. But ongoing crises remind us: the Charter’s mission is far from over. Peace, justice, dignity - for all. 🕊️

From Nobel Prize-winning scientist in Chemistry to published poet, Dr Joachim Frank is a man of many talents. We were honoured to host him last night as he shared insights into his creative journey and his latest book, “Ierapetra, or His Sister’s Keepers”.

We support a strong EU economy and 🇩🇪🇮🇪 ties help build it! Over the past 2 weeks: ✅ Our Ambassador spoke on renewables at the 1st German-Irish Business Forum. ✅ Our Deputy Head of Mission joined @peterburkefg for key roundtable talks🤝 ✅ We explored fintech at #GGFintechLab

The Social Advisory Council visited Dublin last week. The independent committee of experts met with Irish organisations such as ICTU and Department of Social Protection to discuss social security and pensions. Sharing experiences to help build a stronger Europe! 💪🇪🇺

Germany celebrated the first National Veterans' Day yesterday with nationwide events in honour of its ten million veterans. Chancellor Merz called the Bundeswehr an integral part of Germany's society. Defence Minister Pistorius thanked them for their professionalism & dedication.

German Chancellor Merz: “The US and Germany share the same DNA. We are partners. We are friends. We are literally family. “Many citizens here in the US have ancestors hailing from Germany. “I just gave POTUS a copy of his grandfather’s birth certificate. He was born in Kallstadt, Germany, in 1869.”

🎨Karl Weschke, prisoner of war, then a renowned painter, would have been 100 years old this June. To mark his centenary, John Daly released 'Karl Weschke: Painting Order Out of Chaos'. To celebrate, we hosted a small reception. Visit Hillsboro Fine Art for more of his work.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Ireland's referendum to legalise same-sex marriage, inspiring other countries like Germany in 2017.🌈 While progress has been made, the fight for equality is far from over. Let us continue to lead with compassion and commitment to equality.

"Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering #Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines & essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. 👉 Full statement on the need for aid: diplo.de/2718780 "

Outing of the EU ambassadors in to Minister Thomas Byrne's constituency Meath East. Thanks to the Minister and his team for showing us this Irish gem from horses to agricultural high tech.

This year's DW Global Media Forum has the motto “Breaking barriers, building bridges”, stressing the importance of access to trustworthy news. This is threatened by censorship, economical challenges & more. Interested? Get your ticket and join the Forum on the 7-8th of July in Bonn. gmf-event.com

Germany is hosting the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial this week, uniting 150+ nations to boost mission effectiveness and peacekeeper safety. 🇩🇪A key contributor since 1990. 🇮🇪Ireland: the only nation with an unbroken peacekeeping presence since 1958. @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social @germany.diplo.de

The unconditional surrender of Germany ended World War II in Europe on May 8th 1945. History gives rise to responsibility. It means protecting and defending freedom, democracy and the rule of law. This is how we invest in freedom. #WeInvestInFreedom

We must consistently align our foreign policy with our interests in Germany and #Europe. This requires focusing on the essentials: Safeguarding the #security, #freedom and #prosperity of Germany and Europe. – German FM Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/x

The past weekend, we celebrated #HeinrichBöll — his legacy of literature, creativity, and cultural connection. Year after year, the Heinrich Böll Association shows how art unites us across borders. Our Ambassador was honoured to join once again. 🌍📚🎶

Today is World Press Freedom Day 📰 For the first time ever, the global state of press freedom is now ranked as a "difficult situation." You can find the 2025 World Press Freedom Index Report here: rsf.org/en/rsf-world...

A few days ago our Embassy took part in the event ‘Unternehmen Deutsch – Enterprise German’, which connects German language learners with German companies. Together, they strengthen their business German, intercultural understanding, and gain valuable career orientation. 📚

Please take notice of the attached press statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza. www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/...

Last week, we were honoured to welcome the Petitions Committee of the State Parliament of Hesse to Ireland. Their programme focused on refugee and asylum policy, with constructive engagements across the political sphere and ombudsman, gaining valuable insights.

On #EarthDay, we’re looking back at Ambassador David Gill’s visit to the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant with Siemens and ESB — an icon of clean energy since 1925 🌊 100 years later, German-Irish partnerships continue to inspire!🇮🇪🤝🇩🇪

We wish you all a happy Easter!🐣

This might be our favourite day at the Embassy: international pet day! 🐶 Our Ambassador David Gill and his dog hope you can enjoy this special day with your furry friends!