Gudrun Masloch
@ger-amb-latvia.bsky.social
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German Ambassador to Latvia
Today, the Ice Hockey World Championship begins in Switzerland! I am looking forward to many great games and of course to the game between Latvia and Germany on Sunday!
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A true European spirit last weekend on Europe Day at Vērmanes dārzs with a variety on different activities and wonderful festive atmosphere!
4 days ago
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Surprise visit in the 🇩🇪 tent on Europe Day – Bremen police officers came together with colleagues from @RigasPP. I was happy to learn how active this exchange between our cities is – fellows from Riga recently were on their training visit in 🇩🇪. An excellent example of our close 🇩🇪🇱🇻 friendship!
4 days ago
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Today, on May 8, we commemorate the end of the Second World War 81 years ago. We commemorate the victims of National Socialism and reaffirm Germany's special historical responsibility for peace in Europe.
7 days ago
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🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻Sirsnīgi apsveicam Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas dienā!
11 days ago
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Liels paldies par vizīti! Very happy to welcome the Minister Presidents of Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg & their business delegation to Riga last week. Strengthening economic & defence ties at the heart of the agenda. Very productive meetings. Let’s keep up the momentum.
23 days ago
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Evika Siliņa
29 days ago
Vācijai ir pozitīva loma Latvijas drošībā un ekonomikā. Vācija ir Latvijas otrs lielākais tirdzniecības partneris un kopā ar Vāciju stiprinām Baltijas jūras reģiona drošību.
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Europe faces major economic policy challenges: global crises, structural reforms, and enormous investment needs.All the more important to stay in close exchange. Over dinner with Minister Viktors Valainis and 🇩🇪 companies in 🇱🇻, we discussed how to strengthen our economic ties & unlock more potential.
30 days ago
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#WindWorks2026
in Riga shows that wind energy is more than just energy—it's about Europe's sustainability, resilience & competitiveness. Predictability drives investment: Reliable regulations, efficient permits & stable revenues are key. Together, we can turn ambition into action!
about 1 month ago
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Priecīgas Lieldienas!
about 1 month ago
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Innovation and Cooperation: A Strong Bond Between Germany and Riga! Together with Viesturs Kleinbergs we discussed advancing projects in culture, history, business and a strong unified Europe.
about 1 month ago
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Today, we remember the tens of thousands of innocent people deported by Soviet occupiers from Latvia to Siberia 77 years ago. Particularly in these times, it is crucial to never forget the pain and suffering inflicted by totalitarian regimes and imperialistic ambitions.
about 2 months ago
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Amazing concert of German-Swiss sound architects Grandbrothers in Liepājas Lielais Dzintars Hall last Saturday. Liels paldies Goethe-Institut Riga!
about 2 months ago
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#Strongertogether
: Defence Minister Boris Pistorius meets 🇱🇻 Defence Minister Andris Sprūds in Berlin to strengthen 🇩🇪🇱🇻cooperation in defence & industry. Together in
#NATO
, we safeguard the Baltic region through exercises & missions like e.g. Baltic Sentry & Baltic Air Policing.
about 2 months ago
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Latvia's economy is growing & Germany remains a key trade partner, with bilateral trade up by 10%. LIDL opens its 39th store in 🇱🇻 already, impressive result after 5 years on the market. Rising AHK membership signals new investments. Let’s roll!
2 months ago
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Great introductory meeting with Paulina Brzezicka, Head of the EIB Office in Latvia. Brief exchange on Latvia’s economic outlook and the EIB’s role in supporting SMEs and major infrastructure, while advancing the green and digital transition. 2025 was a record year for EIB financing in Latvia.
2 months ago
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Specīgāki kopā – Fruitful meeting with Raimonds Bergmanis today. 🇩🇪 is strongly committed to the security of the Baltic States, building up a brigade in 🇱🇹and participating in NATO missions in all three countries. 🇩🇪 is eager to learn from 🇱🇻, expecting many delegations this year.
2 months ago
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Every day should be
#InternationalWomensDay
. Women globally show how equality shapes a better future:🇱🇻is amongst front runners with women occupying 43% of leadership roles & 56% holding higher education degrees.
2 months ago
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Thoughtful evening yesterday at the Goethe-Institut Riga with Dimitrij Kapitelmann. We discussed dealing with culture and language in times of 🇷🇺 war of aggression against 🇺🇦.
2 months ago
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While Ukraine is and has always been ready for a just peace, Putin still refuses to negotiate. That is the only reason why the war drags on. And that is why Germany continues to support Ukraine’s resistance. Until just and lasting peace becomes possible.
#StandWithUkraine
#GermanyHelps
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3 months ago
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Commemorating the start of Russia’s horrible full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago at the Freedom Monument today. We
#StandWithUkraine
every single day for four years already. Germany will support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
3 months ago
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Did you know? Heinz Erhardt, one of Germany's most beloved comedians, was born in Riga 117 years ago. With his witty wordplay and iconic rhymes, he made generations laugh.
3 months ago
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All roads led to Munich last weekend for the Munich Security Conference. 🇩🇪Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that Europe must preserve its interests and values and rely on its own strengths. Europe's freedom is paramount. It is made possible by security and economic strength.
3 months ago
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It’s time for ice hockey! 🏒🇩🇪🇱🇻Germany faces Latvia today in the Olympic men's ice hockey tournament. Fingers crossed for both teams for an exciting and fair game!
3 months ago
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❄️Winter suits you well, mīļā Rīga!
3 months ago
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Gudrun Masloch
All about Germany | deutschland.de
3 months ago
🪖 The German-led Lithuania Brigade is continuing to grow and is reinforcing
#NATO
’s eastern border. 🗣️ “We see the Lithuania
#Brigade
as a crucial military contribution to deterrence and defence,” says German Defence Minister Boris
#Pistorius
. More 👇
#NewsDE
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Bundeswehr wants increased presence on NATO’s eastern border
Germany’s Lithuania Brigade is growing. Why this step is crucial for the security of NATO’s eastern flank.
http://spkl.io/63329As14X
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January 2026 was an intense month full of encounters and exciting conversations – 🇩🇪-🇱🇻partnership going strong! Here is our review.
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3 months ago
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Lai dzīvo 🇩🇪-🇱🇻 draudzība!
#OTD
105 years ago, Germany and Latvia established official diplomatic relations. We are deeply grateful for our close friendship today. Together, we are building a strong Europe and standing side by side in
#NATO
.
@arlietas.bsky.social
3 months ago
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This January is a very special one in Latvia, since we commemorate Barricades of January 1991 for the 35th time. I am very glad that I could visit the museum of barricades and learn more about the events of that time from eyewitnesses. Liels paldies!
3 months ago
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Today, an exhibition by 8 artists from Ahlen was opened at Riga City Hall. Ambassador Masloch commended the initiative as a cultural bridge between 🇱🇻 and 🇩🇪. The exhibition features travel impressions, including from Latvia & Germany.
3 months ago
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A significant milestone for 🇩🇪🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹cooperation: In Tallinn, the foreign ministries of Germany, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania signed an updated Joint Declaration to strengthen civil society resilience. Over 300 projects since 2015 show: resilience is key to freedom & security!
4 months ago
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Thank you very much Minister
@baibabraze.bsky.social
for this high recognition! Truly delighted that our colleagues Kolja Harders and Sven Zylla representing Hamburg & Mecklenburg-Vorpommern were honored for their dedication to strengthening German-Latvian business relations. 🇩🇪🇱🇻
4 months ago
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Culture meets diplomacy: In Riga, the Goethe-Institut and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hosted a reading and discussion of
@carlomasala1.bsky.social
„If Russia Wins“. In today's world, it is especially important to address geopolitical challenges from diverse perspectives using different formats.
4 months ago
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#Weremember
today also in Riga. We bow our heads in memory of those who suffered and were murdered by the German Nazi regime.
4 months ago
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reposted by
Gudrun Masloch
German Foreign Office
4 months ago
Thank you for the warm welcome in
#Riga
,
@baibabraze.bsky.social
The friendship between
#Latvia
and
#Germany
is based on trust; we cooperate closely in business & culture. Above all, setting the same priorities in
#EU
&
#NATO
unites us.
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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Gudrun Masloch
German Foreign Office
4 months ago
The
#Baltic
Sea is a hotspot of hybrid threats - what happens here affects the whole of
#Europe
. Germany stands firmly by the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹. We are stronger & more resilient than Putin believes.
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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Gudrun Masloch
German Foreign Office
4 months ago
For us, the security of Latvia 🇱🇻, the Baltics and the
#Baltic
Sea region is equivalent to our own security. Protecting
#NATO’s
eastern flank has the highest priority. Together we continue to stand firmly by
#Ukraine
. 🇺🇦
@aussenminister.diplo.de
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“Germany stands firmly alongside its friends in the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹”, said our foreign minister at the press conference at the
@arlietas.bsky.social
today. His visit to Riga underlines how close and reliable our relations are today.
4 months ago
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A special visit on a special occasion – delighted to greet our minister
@aussenminister.diplo.de
today in Riga where he meets with his 🇱🇻colleague
@baibabraze.bsky.social
and delivers a keynote speech at the annual 🇱🇻ambassadors’ conference!
4 months ago
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🇫🇷🇩🇪🇱🇻 Kultūra, vēsture, Eiropas nākotne, studentu apmaiņa - atklājiet, kas vieno 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪 un 🇱🇻! Paldies mūsu pasākuma par godu Elizejas līguma 63. gadadienai - 🇫🇷 un 🇩🇪 draudzības dienai - viesiem par atsaucību un dalību mūsu video!
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4 months ago
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🇫🇷🇩🇪Today we celebrate the close and trusting German-French friendship that has served a strong and cohesive Europe for 63 years. Vive l'amitié franco-allemande! Es lebe die deutsch-französische Freundschaft!
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4 months ago
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35th anniversary of the barricades reminds us of the 🇱🇻people's strong desire for freedom. At the end of the 1980s,🇱🇻people's struggle for freedom was also a significant impulse for us🇩🇪on the path to reunification of our country. We will always be grateful for that.
4 months ago
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Working together for a strong& forward-looking economy in Europe: realignment of 🇩🇪 foreign policy along the themes of “security, freedom, prosperity in Germany and Europe” is reflected in Germany's engagement in bilateral economic relations.
4 months ago
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„Europe secures our freedom, guarantees respect for our human rights, provides us with security and fosters prosperity” – That’s how one participant of my meeting with
#EPAS-programme
students & teachers in Valmiera yesterday put it. Nothing to add. Thanks for the inspiring exchange!
4 months ago
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Smart minds are the foundation of a secure and competitive Europe. The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga has shown for over 30 years how European cooperation creates excellence – educating decision-makers in politics and business.
4 months ago
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A strong signal of close cooperation in cultural heritage& addressing the past: J.R. Tilbergs' painting 'Latviešu meitene' has returned to 🇱🇻 from 🇩🇪 after 83 years – a truly moving moment.
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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Mēs novēlam jums daudz laimes jaunajā gadā! Wir wünschen ganz viel Glück für das neue Jahr!
4 months ago
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🎄🎅Merry Christmas from the team at the German Embassy in Riga!
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5 months ago
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A truly moving event - on Dec 17 at 5 PM, the book “Humanity Was Not Dead After All” of Holocaust survivor & Historian Marģers Vestermanis will be presented in Liepāja Occupation Museum.
t1p.de/fm2uh
5 months ago
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