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The Communications Team of the German Embassy in Canada presents the best of Germany
in Canada. Legal Notice: https://canada.diplo.de/ca-en
Deepening 🇩🇪🇨🇦 Maritime Defence Ties

During his visit to Germany, Canadian State Secretary Stephen Fuhr travelled to Kiel, where 🇨🇦 manufacturer Marmen and 🇩🇪 maritime leader TKMS signed a landmark MoU—strengthening transatlantic supply chains and welcoming Québec into the U212CD ecosystem. ⚓️
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🇩🇪🌍 Congratulations to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as the first woman at the helm of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation HQ in Berlin!

We wish her success in strengthening democratic values, transatlantic dialogue, and international cooperation!
@KAS_Canada
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Great news for Canada!
Canada will join Security Action for Europe (SAFE), the EU's €150 billion instrument helping member states increase defence spending through common procurement.

🇪🇺🇨🇦 This decision shows the EU-Canada commitment to strengthening defence cooperation.

🔗 link.europa.eu/9ybDqK
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🇪🇺 🇺🇦 European Council backs Ukraine with €90bn loan

Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the unanimous decision to grant Ukraine a €90 billion, zero-interest loan, securing its military and budget needs for the next two years.
December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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 🇺🇦!
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🏆 Germany’s Games Industry in the Spotlight 🏆

Last week, the 🇩🇪 German Developer Award was awarded in Cologne.
This year, it celebrates excellence in game development and highlights the strength of Germany’s games economy🎯🎨
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"We intend to use Russian assets to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine for at least two more years. This step is not about prolonging the war, but about bringing the war to an end as soon as possible."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong. Link: g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-...
G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
g7.canada.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We know the urgency of funding Ukraine’s fight.

But Russia does not have just Ukraine in its sights.

Its full war-time economy is a direct threat to our national and economic security.

Russian assets immobilized indefinitely in the EU can be a game changer for Ukraine and Europe.
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🏒A historic moment for 🇩🇪 hockey!
Leon Draisaitl has scored his 1,000th NHL point, becoming the first German player ever to reach this milestone.

He now joins an elite group of just 102 players in NHL history to achieve this outstanding accomplishment.
Congrats, Leon!
December 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We have a shared responsibility as an international community to support #Haiti in tackling its security crisis & bringing criminals to justice. Therefore, 🇩🇪 contributes another $35m to the @UN Trust Fund to suppress gang violence in Haiti & bring about stability.
December 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Today’s signing of the convention establishing an international claims commission for Ukraine is a milestone in achieving accountability for the damages in Ukraine caused by Russia’s illegal war of aggression.
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Record value in 🇩🇪 support for 🇺🇦 in 2026!

Today, 🇩🇪 MoD Boris Pistorius announced a total of €11.5bn (~CAD18.5bn) in 2026
as further support for 🇺🇦. 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Now is the time for peace."
German Chancellor Merz
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS:
Major diplomatic efforts and a real chance for a genuine peace in 🇺🇦

As 🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz has outlined at a joint press conference with 🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy today, 🇺🇦, 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇸agreed on 5 goals during their talks in Berlin:
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December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🇺🇦 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇱🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇸🇪 🇪🇺
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.
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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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
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah leaves me utterly shocked. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

This is an attack on our shared values. We must fight antisemitism — here in Germany and around the world", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
December 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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I am deeply shocked by the terror attack in #Sydney - an act of hatred on the first day of #Hanukkah that is directed against Jewish communities everywhere. My heart goes out to the families of those murdered, the victims and the Jewish community. @aussenminister.diplo.de
December 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are excited to meet you today🎄✨
December 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
As the lights of #Hanukkah begin to shine across Canada, the Embassy and Consulates of Germany extend warm wishes to all who celebrate. May each candle bring hope, resilience, and moments of peace. Chag Sameach.

📸 Colourbox
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Germany fighting back Russia's hybrid actions against our country and democracy:
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.
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🍁G7 Digital Wrap-Up!🍁

This week at the #G7 ministerial meeting in #Montreal, Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger not only exchanged views with his international counterparts. It was also important to him to meet and connect 🇩🇪 and 🇨🇦 entrepreneurs.
December 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Germany stands by its responsibility: Within #NATO we are increasing defense spending & strengthening our military and civilian support for #Ukraine 🇺🇦. More European contributions to peace & security in #Europe are necessary, I reaffirmed today to NATO Sec Gen Rutte. @aussenminister.diplo.de
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Strengthening Europe's role in NATO is an absolute priority to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, read here:
Germany news: Merz hosts NATO's Rutte in Berlin – DW – 12/11/2025 share.google/Abi0C6x5q2Ky...
Germany news: Merz hosts NATO's Rutte in Berlin – DW – 12/11/2025
NATO's secretary-general is holding talks in the German capital amid tensions with the US. Meanwhile, a leak of 200,000 liters of oil has been sealed in Brandenburg. DW rounds up the latest from Germa...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM