More elegant than a submarine: meet the FGS Gorch Fock, the 🇩🇪 navy’s sail training ship. In #Halifax from 30 July. Don’t miss it! On her way to 🇨🇦, the Gorch Fock just encountered her 🇵🇹 sister ship, the NRP Sagres, near Bermuda. Both built by Bloom+Voss in Hamburg.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Congratulations, Félicitations to The Right Honourable Louise Arbour on her swearing-in as 🇨🇦's 31st Governor General! 🇩🇪 President Frank-Walter Steinmeier extends his congratulations and invites Her Excellency to visit 🇩🇪 (1/2):

"Germany & Canada are bound by a close friendship, shared democratic values and a strong commitment to international law. In times of growing global uncertainty, these shared principles are especially important." Full letter sent on the occasion of the Governor General's appointment (2/2)⬇️

Another important LNG deal between 🇩🇪 & 🇨🇦: Uniper & Ksi Lisims LNG sign Letter of Interests for 2 million tonnes LNG per annum starting from 2032 ⬇️ www.uniper.energy/news/uniper-and-canadas-ksi-lisims-lng-sign-letter-of-interest-for-lng-supply

75 years - diving into the past, present and future of our relations during a two day symposium @uOttawa.ca. Thanks to @RobOliphant.bsky.social, @YasirNaqviCDN.bsky.social & SebastianRoloff.bsky.social as well as all the other participants & witnesses for sharing your thoughts and memories!

Jobs equiv. to what 🇨🇦forestry industry supports over the next 20years; permanent value equiv. to Sasketchewan’s GDP to stay in the 🇨🇦 economy; a strategic partnership between 3 NATO Allies. Thanks #CTV #PowerPlay for interviewing me on the 🇩🇪🇳🇴 submarine bid! youtu.be/aDO0Xtnpz3o?...

🇨🇦 wants to diversify - what are opportunities & challenges in defense and how can Allies like 🇩🇪 be of help? Honoured to chair a very distinguished panel today @uOttawa.ca w huge thanks to Stefanie Beck, @plagasse.bsky.social & Christopher Coates! @mevesylvestre.bsky.social @thomasjuneau.bsky.social

Germany is once again seeking a seat on the Security Council for the 2027/28 term. We are doing so with a clear sense of responsibility. We stand ready to continue to contribute to conflict prevention, mediation and humanitarian action – not alone, but together with our partners.

Good to be back at Power & Politics with JPTasker tonight. We discussed the www.sefe.eu/en/ Ksi Lisims LNG deal and the 🇩🇪🇳🇴 submarine bid for Canada. Thanks for having me! www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7217407

Wheels up - thank you Minister Pistorius and the whole delegation of MPs, CEOs and press! And thanks to our 🇨🇦 friends for making this a phantastic visit. But above all: thanks to team @GermanyInCanada.bsky.social! Such a privilege to work with you!

For 🇩🇪, 🇨🇦 is a strategic partner on so many levels: energy, critical minerals, sovereign tech, research and of course defence, including the Arctic. Thank you Minister @AnitaOakvilleEast.bsky.social for an exceptionally warm welcome this morning and the excellent exchange with Minister Pistorius!

We were so honoured to have you, Minister @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social

Showcasing 🇩🇪 defence industry champions at #CANSEC, many of them providing jobs and crucial capabilities for 🇨🇦. All of them eager to partner even more with our Canadian friends!

Excellent exchange between Ministers Pistorius & McGuinty on bilateral defence cooperation, Ukraine, Iran and preparations for the NATO summit. Followed by a very close inspection of Airbus Helicopter H135!

Canada wants to build a strong, resilient defence industry -fast. And 🇩🇪 wants to be a partner in that! Busy day at #CANSEC for Minister Pistorius.

Good Morning #CANSEC! Looking forward to a day full of talks and deal-making. Largest ever 🇩🇪 delegation visiting the trade show, led by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, including Members of Parliament, industry champions and press. @cadsi.bsky.social

Welcome back, Minister Pistorius. We are excited to have you here for your third visit to 🇨🇦 as Defense Minister. Looking forward to bring the largest ever 🇩🇪 delegation to #CANSEC tomorrow!

Great discussion this morning at the first 🇩🇪🇨🇦 defense industry dialogue in #Ottawa, setting the scene for #CANSEC 2026! We want to innovate, apply & scale up with 🇨🇦 across domains and platforms. Thanks to the 🇨🇦🇩🇪 Chamber Industry & Commerce, www.edc.ca & the 🇨🇦 Trade Commissioner Service!

Ottawa runs, we cheer! 🎉 Amazing energy at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend yesterday! Our cheering station was loud, and full of support for all the incredible runners crossing the finish line 👏🏃‍♀️🏃 #OttawaRaceWeekend #RunOttawa

🇩🇪🇬🇧🇫🇷🇮🇹 Leaders’ statement on the situation in the West Bank ⬇️ www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-italy-france-germany-on-the-situation-in-the-west-bank-2432270

That Ambassadors play an important role in a bilateral relationship is a no-brainer. Working seamlessly on both ends towards the same goal makes all the difference. Thank you dear Vera, Ambassador Alexander, for being such a trusted friend! A privilege & pleasure!

It’s a wrap: A day of intensive 🇩🇪🇨🇦 discussions has ended, covering an impressive amount of substance from fusion technology, ai & work force to cloud development, automated driving or smart grid tech. And of course energy, trade, CRMs, defense, civil preparedness - and soccer!

Starting our day of 🇩🇪🇨🇦 cross government consultations in Berlin with DMs & ADMs from @globalaffairs.canada.ca #ISED #NRCan #PublicSafetyCanada #TransportCanada #NationalDefence #IRCC #ESDC

Great development in 🇩🇪🇨🇦 energy relations: HES International & Northatlantic.ca sign first MoU to develop international LOHC hydrogen import route via 🇩🇪 Wilhelmshaven ⬇️ 🔗 www.hesinternational.eu/en/newsroom/...

#Berlin during the merry month of May. When the chestnuts are in bloom, summer is not far. Back home for this year’s 75 y-anniversary 🇩🇪🇨🇦 gov2gov consultations - or “High Level Steering Group” of Deputy Ministers across both governments - welcome 🇨🇦!

Phantastic evening with thirteenstrings.ca and the fabulous @kersonleong, where Vivaldi met Piazzolla at the grand finale of an inspiring 50 year anniversary season! #Ottawa has a great music scene!

The 🇩🇪 Petitions Committee visits Canada, exchanging views on citizen participation & petition systems with 🇨🇦 partners. The right to petition, enshrined in Germany’s Constitution, is a cornerstone of democratic participation & dialogue between citizens and parliament. 🇩🇪🗳️

📰 READ HERE: Pistorius wants to build new high-tech weapons with Ukraine www.deutschland.de/en/news/pist...

🇩🇪 Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, is in Kyiv today. His visit focuses on strengthening strategic cooperation between 🇩🇪 & 🇺🇦. #SlavaUkraïni

Good to touch base with @mayoroliviachow.ca who showed us around downtown Toronto. The excitment re #FIFA World Championship 2026 in Toronto is rising… 20 June: 🇩🇪 - 🇨🇮!

Impressive #Bombardier visit: Great example of 🇩🇪🇨🇦 industrial cooperation. Global 6500 made in 🇨🇦 with engines made in 🇩🇪. And proud workers that produce a great product! @bmf-bund.de

Friends meet again. Our day in #Toronto starts with a joint tour of Ministers Klingbeil & Champagne at Bombardier. 🇩🇪 is an important customer of Bombardier and Bombardier an important employer in 🇩🇪.

Welcome to #Toronto, 🇩🇪 Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil!

How to generate stewardship in education in the ai age? One of many topics of an inspiring evening with 🇩🇪 Education Minister @PrienKarin.bsky.social & our distinguished guests from politics, academia and advocacy. Our 75 year anniversary hockey puck featured as well…

Geoeconomics is a reality we live every day, economic resilience a must. All the more important for 🇩🇪 & 🇨🇦 to partner on reliable energy & critical minerals supply chains. Our energy partnership & JDoI on Critical Minerals are excellent foundations that we are filling with life!

Welcome 🇨🇦!

Imagine depending on a guide dog to steer you safely through town. What a responsibility to train them well. All the more important that 🇨🇦-wide charity www.guidedogs.ca is properly funded. Thanks for your important & life changing work!

🇩🇪 is open for business with 🇨🇦, but let’s avoid unintended trade barriers between 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇦 to foster concrete investments in both directions. Pleasure to share a panel w. Alison Nankivell & the Hon. Bob Rae, hosted by @matinastevis.bsky.social this morning at 🇨🇦 Chamber of Comm. #FutureOfBusinessSummit

On Yom HaShoah today in Ottawa we remembered the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and honoured the survivors - across faiths and communities. Antisemitism no longer lurks in the shadows but takes place in the open, in 🇩🇪 and in 🇨🇦. Let’s not remain silent but act now.

Declaration on a strategic partnership between 🇩🇪 & 🇺🇦 including further military cooperation & accelerating the development of anti-ballistic missile air defence, industrial reconstruction and support for building consensus needed for NATO membership. www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blo...

Quel plaisir de vous rencontrer aujourd'hui, Madame la mairesse @SorayaMartinezF.bsky.social, et d'échanger sur les moyens de renforcer encore davantage nos relations! #Montréal dispose d'un écosystème unique qui attire de plus en plus les instituts de recherche et les entreprises 🇩🇪!

Un moment de fierté à l’ouverture du 10e Forum Innovation Aérospatiale International à #Montréal, où 🇩🇪 est le pays d’honneur! Proud to welcome over 50 businesses and representatives from all over 🇩🇪. Let‘s innovate, scale-up and partner to conquer the skies & space together!

News on subs: TKMS has signed a teaming agreement with @Finkl_Steel - Sorel on cooperation related to the melting & production of specialized stainless-steel material required for submarine platforms within CPSP. ⬇️ www.tkmsgroup.com/news/article...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear Péter Magyar. 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!”

First bloom of the year in the residence garden. Brings me joy!

#Saskatchewan is a province dear to the 🇩🇪 heart, given its strong German heritage and some of our biggest investments in 🇨🇦, including ks-potashcanada.com. Pleasure to discuss future opportunities re critical minerals, science & space today with Minister Keading & Team Sask!

Timely and pertinent discussion on how 🇨🇦🇪🇺 cooperation on defence, innovation & resilience can “secure the future together”. I spoke about the fast-growing 🇩🇪 defense tech sector, our Hightech Agenda 🇩🇪 and the 🇨🇦 Defence Dual-Use Ecosystem TKMS wants to establish in Canada. (1/2)

Read the 🇩🇪🇨🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇹🇩🇰🇯🇵🇳🇱🇪🇸🇬🇷🇪🇺 Leaders‘ Statement on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran ⬇️ www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktu...

Food diplomacy for a good cause: Watch our wonderful Chef Trisha Donaldson showcasing 🇩🇪🇨🇦 delights for the Y Embassy Chef Showcase 😋 ⤵️ www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2026/04/06/y-embassy-chef-showcase/