Team 🇩🇪 in 🇨🇦! Great to have our consuls-general, honorary consuls, culture & language institutes, academic exchange services, trade chambers & investment agencies + political foundations together to discuss how to best serve Canadians and make the 🇩🇪🇨🇦 friendship even stronger!

75 Years 🇩🇪🫶🇨🇦. Good to team up with great 🇨🇦 Ambassador Vera Alexander in Berlin via video!

Finally! My team and I already worked hard on that during my time as Political Director and prepared concrete decisions in this regard. Pity that it took so long (and so much more bloodshed) to convince others. Good that we now got to yes.

In 🇩🇪, #Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated in Parliament. The main speech today was given by Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman. Her message: “Neutrality in the face of hatred is permission.” www.bundestag.de/en/documents/textarchive/kw05-gedenkstunde-friedman-en-1139922

Jan 27, 1945, Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army and the inconceivable extent of the Nazi atrocities perpetrated came to light. We remember the murdered Jews, Sinti & Roma, political prisoners, disabled individuals, homosexuals and many others. #WeRemember

🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz on #HolocaustRemembranceDay: “Our historic responsibility remains: Antisemitism has no place in Germany. We remember the systematic murder of Jews - today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, and every day. This must never happen again. #WeRemember”

The European Union and India are committed to acting together as anchors of stability in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world. The 16th #EUIndia 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Summit delivered three major outcomes 👇

Europe and India are making history today. We have concluded the mother of all deals. We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit. This is only the beginning. We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.

“Middle powers have agency!” Always a pleasure to join @JPTasker.bsky.social at CBC’s Power & Politics. We discussed the way ahead after #Davos and 🇨🇦🇩🇪 alignment. ➡️ youtu.be/sCMb7PRIjq8?...

Good to be back with Catherine Cullen & CBC Radio’s “The House” this week. Middle powers joining ranks? That’s 🇪🇺 in a nutshell! ➡️ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

We do not accept espionage in #Germany – and particularly not under the cover of diplomatic status. We summoned the Russian Ambassador to the Federal Foreign Office today and informed him that the individual who spied on behalf of #Russia is to be expelled. @aussenminister.diplo.de

I have been wanting to visit for a while: exquisite collection of art from Muslim cultures at agakhanmuseum.org. And what a surprise to find former colleague Dr Sascha Priewe there as Director of Collections. 🇩🇪 diplomats are truly multitalented!

In your car, at home, at work: 🇩🇪 technology “invented for life” - that’s #Bosch! From auto parts & software to home appliances, power tools or plant automation. 1,600 jobs in 27 locations in 🇨🇦. Plus almost 1 mio worth of non-profit work for local communities through the Bosch Community Fund bosch.ca

Starting my day at 🇩🇪 heating systems champion #Weishaupt in #Mississauga, where their North America operations are headquartered. Did you know that #Weishaupt builds the burners that will keep the House of Commons warm?

Making cars safer - this is a core mission of #KIRCHHOFFAutomotive. A 🇩🇪 family owned business (founded in 1785 !!!) that provides 🇨🇦 jobs in Aurora and North York and delivers innovative auto parts all over North America and worldwide.

Psssst… sneak preview of #Rigoletto @CanadianOpera.bsky.social in #Toronto. Thanks @johannesdebus.bsky.social for taking me backstage. Looking forward to tonight’s dress rehearsal of Verdi’s disturbingly current opera

In times of economic uncertainty, it is all the more important to highlight 🇩🇪🇨🇦 success stories: Trench is a hidden champion in the energy sector and is one of the global leaders of high voltage component manufacturers. 🇩🇪 innovation, 🇨🇦 jobs, energy grid stability for everyone!

In the coldest winter since war began, #Putin is bombarding Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure - night after night. Hundreds of thousands are currently without heating, power & hot water. We will continue to support #Ukraine 🇺🇦 in its defence against 🇷🇺 . @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/2

75 years of diplomatic relations - 75 years of friendship between 🇨🇦 and 🇩🇪. I want to sincerely thank all our esteemed guests for launching our anniversary year with us today! And to @MetinHakverdi.bsky.social for celebrating with us. We know who our friends are, always!

Good to be back at CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos. Given the significance of recent developments, European leaders are continuing their consultations on next steps, including at an extraordinary meeting of the European Council in the coming days.

🇩🇪 gvt spokesperson: “The federal government has taken note of the US president's remarks. It is in close consultation with European partners. Together we will decide on appropriate responses at the appropriate time."

Great news for the 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 Hydrogen Alliance: The European Commission has finally approved €200 million German State aid for Canadian-produced renewable hydrogen and its derivatives for the EU market. We are ready to move forward! ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Upon invitation by 🇩🇰 and together with other European Allies, Germany will send a military exploration team to Nuuk tonight. The aim is to identify possible contributions to security in that region, such as maritime surveillance. 🇩🇪🇩🇰🇬🇱

More news on subs: Today, TKMS and 🇨🇦 ai champion Cohere.com signed a teaming agreement on advanced ai-enabled capabilities for the 🇨🇦 Patrol Submarine Project! 🇩🇪🇳🇴🇨🇦 strong! www.tkmsgroup.com/news/article...

🇩🇪 engineering - 🇳🇴 Arctic expertise - 🇨🇦 sovereignty. Check out this website on the 🇩🇪🇳🇴 submarine bid for Canada!👇 team212CD.ca

Meaningful discussion today at the Forum de Défense et de Stratégie (FDS) International Conference on 🇨🇦 and European defense and joint attempts to strengthen our transatlantic bond. Thank you for having me! @uOttawa.ca @ENAP.ca @cceae.bsky.social

@aussenminister.diplo.de: People in #Iran have been taking to the streets for days. It is their right to express their opinion peacefully! I condemn the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators and urge Iran’s rulers to adhere to their international obligations.

Good, as always, to be back on CBC's Power & Politics with David Cochrane. We discussed Greenland, Ukraine and 🇩🇪🇳🇴🇨🇦 submarines! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOLy...

Robust Security Guarantees for 🇺🇦: "We stand ready to commit to a system of politically and legally binding guarantees... once a ceasefire enters into force... " Read here today's Paris Declaration by the Coalition of the Willing, Ukraine and the USA ⬇️ share.google/y5AEuysD4nQO...

“Security in the Arctic must be achieved collectively.” “Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.” 👇 Read the Leaders’ statement of 🇩🇪, 🇬🇧, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇰, 🇮🇹, 🇵🇱 & 🇪🇸. stm.dk/statsministe...

We condemn the ballistic missile launch by North Korea yesterday. With its continued series of missile launches, the #DPRK is undermining both regional and global security. 1/2

🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the situation in Venezuela: “Nicolás Maduro has led his country into ruin. The most recent election was rigged. Like many other countries, we have therefore not recognized his presidency. Maduro has played a problematic role in the region.”

🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz: “The legal assessment of the U.S. intervention is complex and requires careful consideration. International law remains the guiding framework. At this stage, political instability in Venezuela must be avoided. The objective is an orderly transition to an elected government.”

An intense year comes to an end for Canadians & Germans, full of challenges at home and globally. A big thank you from team 🇩🇪 to our 🇨🇦 friends across the country for being such reliable Allies & trading partners, exciting innovators, creators & wonderful G7 hosts! Happy 2026!

We had a good, one-hour-long call with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and several European leaders to discuss their meeting today on peace negotiations. There was good progress, which we welcomed.

Beautiful winter morning in Berlin (still no snow….).

Frohe und gesegnete Weihnachten, Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël!

Our Christmas 🎄 tree is an eclectic mix of traditional 🇩🇪 crafts and memories from all over the world. Featuring an increasing number of 🇨🇦 ornaments - from handblown Yukon glass to Newfoundland mummers & indigenous design.

We are back in Germany for the holidays. Enjoying the Christmas markets we miss abroad. A favourite is in Mölln’s old city in Northern 🇩🇪. Even medieval trickster and folk hero “Till Eulenspiegel” is dressed up for the occasion! Happy 4th advent!

It was great to have The Hon. Stephen Fuhr visiting TKMS submarine production in Kiel - together with an impressive delegation of 🇨🇦 maritime business champions. 🇩🇪 engineering & 🇳🇴 arctic experience for 🇨🇦 sovereignty and industrial growth! #U212CD

Welcome, Maria #Kalesnikava & Viktar #Barbaryka, to Berlin 🇩🇪. We will make this home. Thanks for your incredible courage and perseverance, thanks for inspiring so many around the globe in your fight for democracy and freedom!

Great news for 🇨🇦, 🇩🇪 et pour le Québec: TKMS & Marmen sign strategic Teaming Agreement to support production of 212CD submarine segments in Canada! ⬇️ www.newswire.ca/fr/news-rele...

Just in from 🇪🇺: The financial package for Ukraine is in place: Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of 90 billion Euros as 🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested. Hugely important outcome!

Successful visit of 🇨🇦 Finance Minister Champagne in Berlin. 🇩🇪 Finance Minister Klingbeil thanked 🇨🇦 for its G7 leadership in turbulent times, proof of the fact how important cooperation of the G7 is for a rules-based intl. order, fair competition & growth and support for 🇺🇦!

🇺🇦 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇱🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇸🇪 🇪🇺 United for Peace & Security Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, working closely with Presidents Trump & Zelenskyy to safeguard Ukrainian sovereignty and European security.

And here in Ottawa… A glorious 🇨🇦 winter day, perfect for hitting the slopes!

🇺🇦 and 🇺🇸 have arrived in the 🇩🇪 Chancellery for crucial talks. 🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “We want a sustainable peace in Ukraine”. “Ukraine’s interest are also European interests”.

Especially now: Chag Chanukkah Sameach to our Jewish friends here in 🇨🇦, in 🇩🇪, and all over the world!