🇩🇪🎯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 'German Giant' Gabriel Clemens will face England's 'Cool Hand' Luke Humphries when the PDC World Championship resumes after the Christmas break. What a match that will be! #WCDarts

The end of Jewish Festival of Lights was marked throughout Germany yesterday, such as in Mainz (left) and Hamburg (right), as the final menorah candles were lit on the last night of Chanukah.

Germany's parliament has approved the procurement of 30 defence projects with a total value of €50bn. This is another key step towards modernising the Bundeswehr, which will reinforce Germany's military with IRIS-T SLM missiles, armoured vehicles, reconnaissance systems & more.

Embassy Star-struck 🤩 🎯 Imagine the delight in the Embassy's press team when our paper of record ran an all-German front page yesterday. When the @dailystar.co.uk offered to pop by with a framed copy, we nearly choked on our Ferrero Rochers! Danke, Der Daily Star!

Chancellor Merz: The financial package for Ukraine is in place: Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of 90 billion Euros as I suggested. This sends a clear signal from Europe to Putin: This war will not be worth it. We will keep Russian assets frozen until Russia has compensated Ukraine.

An all-time classic front page from Der Daily Star 😅 🎯🇩🇪🇬🇧

Did you know that Europe has its own global navigation satellite system called Galileo? This morning, two more Galileo satellites were successfully launched into space on a European rocket, reinforcing Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, resilience and autonomy. 🚀

The UK is coming back to Erasmus! 🥳 Welcome back! German universities, vocational schools and companies have missed you! Leave your recommendations for which German university UK students should study at in 2027! 👇

The UK's return to Erasmus+ in 2027 is fantastic news for young Britons & young Europeans. Erasmus+ opens up exciting opportunities to study or train abroad, boosting openness & cooperation. We're looking forward to welcoming young Britons to Germany!

Thank you for your visit, Andrii Sybiha. We are working to ensure Ukraine negotiates from a position of strength. That is the focus of today’s talks in Berlin. #Putin must not be mistaken: we will continue to strengthen #Ukraine and increase pressure on #Russia. @aussenminister.diplo.de

Together to end the war with dignity for Ukraine 🇩🇪🇺🇦: German President Steinmeier met with President Zelensky in Berlin today.

Talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations were held at Berlin's Federal Chancellery yesterday. Chancellor Merz: "We want a lasting peace in Ukraine. Difficult questions lie ahead, but we are determined to move forward".

The milestone Paris Agreement was adopted 10 years ago today. As like-minded partners, Germany and the UK work closely on its implementation, in part with 🇩🇪🇬🇧 projects, such as our joint hydrogen partnership and an upcoming 🇩🇪🇬🇧 electricity interconnector. #GermanClimateAction

Today we called out Russia’s #hybrid actions, including the recent #cyberattack and coordinated #information manipulation. At the instruction of @aussenminister.diplo.de, the Russian Ambassador was summoned today. We condemn these attacks and will respond - firmly & #united with our partners.

"A mark of a very special friendship that binds our two nations." – His Majesty King Charles III At the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted during German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's State Visit to the UK (3–5 Dec), HM The King delivered his speech partly in German.

It's the most wonderful time of the year: #ChristmasJumperDay! 🎄

🎄 Don't miss your chance to win a signed copy of @juergenthebread.bsky.social's 'The German Christmas Cookbook'. Head to uk.diplo.de/ChristmasQuiz and answer five questions by midnight. Viel Glück!

"Our history binds us together, both the good and the bad chapters." – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III, during the German State Visit to the UK, 3 December 2025

The German agri-food industry is known worldwide for quality and innovation. 🌾 The new #agexportstrategy of the @bmleh.de helps companies to boost market access and build global partnerships.

85% of people live in countries with restricted freedom of expression & assembly; torture is documented in 140+ states; discrimination targets women, LGBTIQ* persons & minorities. Germany is actively engaged in protecting human rights 365 days a year – nationally and internationally.

🎅 Take part in our Christmas quiz for a chance to win one of 12 signed copies of 'The German Christmas Cookbook' by Great British Bake Off legend Jürgen Krauss. 🎄 All you have to do is answer the questions: uk.diplo.de/ChristmasQuiz Good luck!

German State Visit 2025 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧

It’s been a historic State Visit by President Steinmeier & Elke Büdenbender. My sincere thanks to Their Majesties The King & Queen, and to all who helped make this visit so memorable. It marked the culmination of a year in which we’ve taken the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship to the next level.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Oxford. Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he also met with students of the Oxford German Society, and was shown examples of academic research.

Siemens Healthineers’ site near Oxford is a powerful symbol of the close economic ties and deep technological partnership between the UK and Germany. President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender visited the site as part of the State Visit.

The mission of Coventry Cathedral is an enduring symbol of 🇬🇧🇩🇪 reconciliation. President Steinmeier was greeted there by HRH The Duke of Kent and laid a wreath in an act of solidarity and remembrance. This was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Jelley and Dean Witcombe.

The City of London "is a place where more than 800 years of history are not confined to a museum but shape people’s daily lives", German President Steinmeier said at last night's dinner at the Guildhall.

German President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender were received by the Lady Mayor of the City of London and the Mayoral Consort for a banquet at Guildhall. President Steinmeier and his wife were accompanied by HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

This afternoon, Tristram Hunt and Tim Reeve welcomed President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender to the V&A East Storehouse, where they were given a tour of the museum’s many highlights, including the David Bowie Centre and the Frankfurt Kitchen.

Visiting East London's Bobby Moore Academy, German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender, alongside footballing icons Georgia Stanway, Kai Havertz, Per Mertesacker & Shekiera Martinez. had the chance to learn about opportunities focused on youth & social integration.

As part of the State Visit, Elke Büdenbender, who worked as a judge, visited the Royal Courts of Justice, where she met with Sue Carr, The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales. Together with other female judges and law officials they discussed the topic of women in law.

This morning, at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties The King and Queen bid farewell to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender.

The second day of State Visit began with HM The King, HM The Queen, German President Steinmeier and Ms. Büdenbender joining a reception in partnership with The Big Help Out that showcased the positive impact of volunteering in communities.

With a speech evoking Oasis and Heinrich Heine, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed members of both Houses of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster today, the first German head of state to do so since 1986.

On the second day of the State Visit, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Westminster Abbey, where he was welcomed by The Dean of Westminster, and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

German President Steinmeier's speech at last night's state banquet at Windsor Castle: www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/D...

"When it comes down to it, the British and the Germans are much more alike than some would think. And I am convinced that our partnership draws its strength from this very factor." – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, 3 December 2025

Elke Büdenbender, President Steinmeier’s wife, visited Judith Kerr Primary School in South London, where she listened to the school choir and enjoyed tea with pupils. The school has a strong focus on language teaching and was the first English-German bilingual state primary school in the UK.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to 10 Downing Street today.

More impressions of HM The King and HM The Queen receiving German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender in Windsor today on the first day of the State Visit.

German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender were received by HM The King and HM The Queen in Windsor today at the start of the three-day State Visit. It is the first official state visit by a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender have landed in the UK and were welcomed by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales. An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.

The first German State Visit to the UK in 27 years gets underway tomorrow!

Germany. Women's Euros. 2029. 🤞 Germany is one of the bidders to host the Women's Euros in 2029. #TogetherWeRise UEFA are due to make their decision on 3 December – here's hoping for another festival of football in Germany. 🤩🤞

During the last German State Visit to the UK, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Dresden Cross to German President Roman Herzog. The Cross and Orb, which was commissioned by the Dresden Trust, a UK charity, now sits on top of the rebuilt Frauenkirche as a symbol of reconciliation.

🎶Are you hanging up your s̶t̶o̶c̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ Schwibbogen on your w̶a̶l̶l̶ wind turbine?🎶 Ever year German Steffen Flämigs turns on his larger-than-life 'Schwibbogen' (candle arch) placed on top of a wind turbine in Saxony to mark the start of the festive season and spread Christmas cheer.

The two-legged final of the Women's Nations League between Germany and Spain kicks off TONIGHT. First leg: 28 November, 7.30pm Second leg: 2 December, 5.30pm Watch live: www.dfbplay.tv/epg/audition... @embspainuk.bsky.social

🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 Windsor is getting ready for the State Visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender next week. It is the first German State Visit to the UK in 27 years.

A German astronaut will be among the first Europeans sent to the moon – maybe as soon as 2026! 🧑‍🚀🚀🌕 The head of the @esa.int and Germany’s Minister of Research, Technology and Space Dorothee Bär made the announcement at this year's ESA conference, held in Bremen. #CM25

To commemorate her lifelong fight against antisemitism and racism, a special postage stamp dedicated to Margot Friedländer will be released in Germany next month. Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer passed away in May this year at the age of 103.