A Joint Declaration of Intent between Hamburg 🇩🇪 and Liverpool 🇬🇧 for closer cooperation in areas such as research, logistics and tourism has been signed by Mayors Peter Tschentscher and Steve Rotheram. Liverpool was partner at the Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag), held at the weekend.

German Defence Minister Pistorius is in Kyiv to deepen the strategic partnership between 🇩🇪&🇺🇦. Ukraine is an important strategic partner for Germany. From drone development and drone production - Ukraine's technological leaps are considerable, Pistorius said upon arrival.

81 years ago, World War II ended in Europe. 8 May marks Germany’s defeat and its liberation from the inhumanity & tyranny of the Nazi regime. Germany was then given a new chance – to develop into today’s democracy, firmly anchored in the EU & NATO. I am deeply grateful for this.

The friendship between Israel and Germany is truly exceptional and shall never be taken for granted. I am glad to welcome you to Berlin today, dear Gideon Sa'ar. Amid regional challenges, our close and frank exchange is more important than ever.

German minehunter "Fulda" has set sail for the Mediterranean Sea for potential deployment in the Strait of Hormuz. Well-trained and equipped with the latest high-resolution sonar technology, Fulda and its crew can make a valuable contribution to detect, identify and neutralise sea mines.

🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 The 837th Hamburg Port Anniversary, the world's largest port festival, will take place at the weekend. As its partner, the port festival will welcome the Liverpool City Region, which will bring musical tradition, football passion and British delicacies to Hamburg.

German Chancellor Merz: ”The United States is and will remain Germany‘s most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance. We share a common goal: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.“

Defending journalism matters now more than ever! From 23–24 June at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, international journalists and media experts will discuss how strong journalism can cut through the noise. #GMF26 Register now: gmf-event.com?maca=eng-COR...

Free access to information cannot be taken for granted. Press freedom is a cornerstone of democracy that protects us from disinformation campaigns and contributes to stability & security. 🇩🇪 is committed to press & media freedom worldwide. #WorldPressFreedomDay

Today, the free trade agreement between the EU 🇪🇺 & #MERCOSUR 🇧🇷🇺🇾🇵🇾🇦🇷 becomes a reality. Almost all tariffs between our trading areas are eliminated – 700 million people can benefit from more prosperity & growth. This strengthens our resilience & rules-based trade. @aussenminister.diplo.de

Postwoman Andrea Bunar made her season-opening barge postal delivery in the Spree Forest near Berlin this week. During the warmer months, households with no direct road access get their post by barge. The Spree Forest is a biosphere reserve featuring forests, wetlands & canals.

🚀 For future space missions to distant destinations such as Mars, astronauts need to be prepared for the psychological and physical challenges. 100 days in a confined environment is the focus of an isolation study, currently conducted by the German Aerospace Centre in Cologne.

🎶 The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen play Haydn, Bruch and Schumann with conductor Omer Meir Wellber and violinist Daniel Lozakovich at the BBC Proms. 📆 Friday, 31 July 2026, 7:30pm 📍 Royal Albert Hall ℹ️ bbc.co.uk/events/e9f5q9

The 🇩🇪 Navy will deploy a minehunter to the Mediterranean in the coming days. This puts the Bundeswehr in a position to be able to quickly participate in a potential multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, provided the conditions set by the 🇩🇪 government are met.

As geopolitical tensions rise, Europe’s security, resilience & prosperity depend on closer 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇪🇺 cooperation. At the Germany-UK Business-Government Forum, 🇩🇪 Economics Minister Reiche, 🇬🇧 Business Secretary Peter Kyle & business leaders turn shared challenges into joint action.

The first Germany-UK Business-Government Forum is kicking off in Berlin. 🇩🇪 Economics Minister Katherina Reiche and 🇬🇧 Secretary of State for Business Peter Kyle will address guests. The annual forum aims to boost economic ties, as set out in the historic #KensingtonTreaty.

Thousands of companies & institutions took part in the 25th Girls' Day and the 15th Boys' Day in 🇩🇪 yesterday, helping young people discover career paths. Women in STEM degree programmes are up (35.6% in 2024), and boys' interest in social & educational professions is growing.

A piece of the Berlin Wall can now be seen in Herefordshire. This week, an original 3.6-metre-high section of the Berlin Wall was ceremonially unveiled in Eastnor Deer Park. The wall segment serves as a reminder of the division of Europe during the Cold War.

Germany welcomes the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This presents an important opportunity to resume diplomatic negotiations in Islamabad with the aim of making peace and averting further escalation of the war. Full German government statement ⤵️

German Foreign Minister Wadephul: Good news from Brussels! The blockade, which had lasted far too long, has finally been lifted. The €90 billion for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia are now coming. Hungary is back in the European family.

🎶 The Berlin Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko play two orchestral classics: Elgar's 'Enigma' Variations and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 at the BBC Proms. 📆 Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 6.30pm 📍 Royal Albert Hall ℹ️ www.bbc.co.uk/events/e53wxj

Germany today unveiled its Military Strategy, committing 🇩🇪 to a leading role within NATO in an increasingly complex & challenging security environment. 🇩🇪 is determined to contribute more substantially to Europe’s collective defence and to shoulder greater NATO responsibilities.

🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 German pharma giant Boehringer is investing £150m in a London AI hub, creating 50+ high-skilled jobs by end of 2027. The AI Accelerator boosts research, improves drug development decisions, and speeds up innovation. Another great example of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 business cooperation!

The world's largest industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe, is underway with 3,000 companies exhibiting. This year's theme, "Industrial AI" aims to focus on the tangible benefits of AI for companies in the manufacturing sector. Brasil 🇧🇷 is this year's partner country. #HM2026

The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue #PCD brings together leaders and professionals from over 30 countries to discuss ways out of the current fossil energy crisis and how to tackle climate change. More info here 👉 www.bundesumweltministerium.de/pcd2026

Today, Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100. The late monarch remains much admired in Germany, where she was welcomed on five state visits between 1965 & 2015. Germany will always be grateful for her commitment to the friendship between our two countries.

Chancellor Merz: "We speak with one voice – to support stability in the Middle East and a secure energy supply in Europe."

Chancellor Merz: "Good news from the Strait of Hormuz. However, passage must remain permanent, reliable and safe. We are aligned with our partners here in Paris on this. Germany stands ready to play its part in ensuring freedom of navigation."

Statement by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon:

"I want 🇩🇪 & Europe, (...) that very much incl. 🇬🇧 as an integral ally & partner, to be strong enough that nobody can blackmail us. The solution is to become more sovereign, & to be clear, sovereignty is not nationalism". 🇩🇪 Vice-Chancellor @larsklingbeil.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Deutschland-Ticket, providing unlimited regional public transport for €63/month, is used by around 15m people in 🇩🇪. According to a recent report, 12-20% of the journeys made with it, would have been made by car, which saved 2.5m tonnes of CO₂ per year. #GermanClimateAction

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Two-thirds of the people in #Sudan are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. UN Relief Chief Fletcher & I spoke about how to urgently meet these needs. The #SudanConference in Berlin will make a significant contribution to collective relief efforts. - @aussenminister.diplo.de

Yesterday, 🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz and 🇺🇦 President Zelensky held the first German-Ukrainian Government Consultations in over 20 years—marking a major step toward strengthening ties between both nations. New agreements were signed, incl. defence, reconstruction, energy & innovation.

Our colleagues at the Consulate General in Edinburgh have their very own tartan! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Inspired by the German flag 🇩🇪, it represents the Day of German Unity: 3 colours, 10 stripes and 90 black threads for 3 Oct 1990, the date Germany was unified. Debuting at Edinburgh Tartan Parade!

Apply now for "Kicking Off Connections" to go on a fully-funded exchange to 🇩🇪! The programme is one of the Goethe-Institut UK’s flagship youth‑mobility projects, part of the #KensingtonTreaty. 📆 7–17 June 2026, Mönchengladbach & London 👉 for ages 14-17 ℹ️ www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sp...

Happy birthday, Fatou! The world's oldest gorilla turned 69 yesterday. She has been at the Berlin Zoo since 1959 and is the zoo's oldest animal. She lives in her own enclosure where she can enjoy peace and quiet away from the other lively gorillas.

German Chancellor Merz has welcomed Ukrainian President Zelensky for government consultations in Berlin today.

Germany is cutting fuel tax by about 17 cents per litre for two months due to a spike in oil prices. The aim is to quickly improve the situation for drivers and businesses across the country – especially for those who rely on cars and trucks for work.

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon can be an important first step towards a future where both Israel’s legitimate security interests and Lebanon’s right to territorial integrity and sovereignty are respected. – @aussenminister.diplo.de in yesterday’s call with Youssef Raggi 1/3

Chancellor Merz: "I am deeply concerned about developments in the Palestinian territories. In my phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I made it clear: There must be no de facto annexation of the West Bank."

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach in the history of the men's Bundesliga and the first-ever female head coach of a men's side in European football's top five leagues. Marie-Louise Eta replaces Steffen Baumgart at Union Berlin for the remaining season.

Chancellor Merz: "The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear Magyar Péter. I am looking forward to working with you. Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe. Gratulálok, kedves Magyar Péter!"

The cherry trees in many parts of Germany are in full bloom. 🌸 The Berlin district of Marzahn holds a Cherry Blossom Festival in mid-April every year. It takes place in the Gardens of the World with around 25,000 visitors expected to attend.

Researchers from Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute discovered a new island during an expedition on icebreaker Polarstern in Antarctica. The team was surprised to spot the island that had only been marked as a danger zone on nautical charts. The task now is to find a name for the new discovery.

"We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today." "The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means." Full statement ⤵️

Chancellor Merz: "I welcome the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran last night. We thank Pakistan for its mediation. The aim now is to negotiate a lasting end to the war. We are in close coordination with our partners on this matter."

Frohe Ostern from the German Embassy London!

Germany is celebrating the late Queen! A special stamp marks what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday on 21 April. It honours her legacy and work towards reconciliation between the UK and Germany.

From Big Ben to Bundesliga ✈️ A new direct London–Dortmund flight has launched. The roughly 70-minute Wizz Air flight opens the door for business trips, quick city breaks and Bundesliga matches, while bringing the UK and Ruhr region closer together.