Susanne Baumann
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German Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Follow the German Embassy London: @uk.diplo.de‬
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Two years on from the inhumane attack on Israel by Hamas, we stand with those who have lost loved ones or fear for them.
 
We call for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and a massive increase in aid for Gaza.
 
The 20 Point Plan offers hope to Israelis and Palestinians.
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The generational task of developing clean energies of the future requires international collaboration.

With the Berlin University Alliance, we brought together experts from Berlin, Oxford and London to discuss 'Energy of the Future: Innovation in Energy Transition'. #GermanClimateAction
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A powerful sign of unity through music 80 years after World War II - Renowned 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷🇵🇱 choirs performed “Requiem A” at Westminster Central Hall on Sunday.

I joined Saxony's Culture State Minister Barbara Klepsch for this truly wonderful performance.
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35 years ago, Germany received its greatest gift: reunification – less than a year after the Berlin Wall fell.

Thanks to the unshakeable will of East German people and our allies' support, Germany and Europe changed for the better.

Today is a day of joy, recollection and encouragement.
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Amazing to celebrate the landmark 35th anniversary of German Unity with so many British friends tonight.

Today, Germany and the UK work together to secure a lasting peace in Europe – a Europe that is united, free, and democratic.
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I am shocked and appalled to read of today's truly horrific incident at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
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The Oxford Berlin Research Partnership is an excellent example of the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 research collaboration - something we will develop further, as we implement the #KensingtonTreaty. I discussed ways to build on the Partnership with Berlin's State Secretary for Science, Henry Marx.
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How Europe can respond to shifting global dynamics and shape its future is a pivotal question of our time.

It was a pleasure to discuss Europe’s political, economic and social challenges with Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel and David Marsh at my residence.
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Germany is fully committed to @imohq.bsky.social’s greenhouse gas reduction strategy and reiterates its effort to combat Russia‘s shadow fleet.

As Germany’s designated Permanent IMO Representative, I met IMO Sec-Gen on #WorldMaritimeDay to discuss advancing sustainable & secure shipping worldwide.
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Today’s #EuropeanDayofLanguages reminds us that learning each other’s language brings us closer together. I'm grateful for language teachers' phenomenal work here, especially in today's challenging language learning environment. Teachers of German are key for the close 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties!
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The British-German Association does outstanding work fostering ever closer ties between the UK and Germany. I'm delighted to support them and am grateful for all their hard work! 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧
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We are delighted that 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻, the new @germanambuk.bsky.social, has agreed to succeed H.E. Miguel Berger as 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗚𝗔. We look forward to continuing our close working relationship with @uk.diplo.de to promote friendship & mutual understanding between the UK & Germany.
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I'm Susanne Baumann - Germany's new Ambassador to the UK and I'm delighted to be back in London, where I started my diplomatic career.

I and my colleagues in London and Berlin are now looking forward to implementing the Kensington Treaty, the historic 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship treaty.
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Please note that posts before 3 September 2025 are from the previous Ambassador Miguel Berger. (Press Section @uk.diplo.de)
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After three incredibly eventful years, it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to the United Kingdom. Auf Wiedersehen!
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Germany suspends the delivery of military equipment that could be used in Gaza until further notice. This comes in response to Israel's decision to expand military operations in Gaza. Liberation of hostages, ceasefire and humanitarian access remain our key priorities.
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Germany’s Luftwaffe is deploying 5 Eurofighter jets to Poland 🇵🇱 in support of Polish air defence. The jets will be stationed at the airbase in Mińsk Mazowiecki.

The deployment is a show of NATO solidarity, a credible deterrent & protection of #NATO airspace. #WeInvestInFreedom
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Germany's Luftwaffe has taken over NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in south-eastern Europe, with 5 Eurofighter Typhoons deploying to Romania for the next eight months. Aim of the mission is to reinforce NATO's eastern flank and ensure security of NATO airspace. #WeInvestInFreedom
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Germany is delivering two more PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦 Russia is terrorising civilians with constant air raids, Ukraine needs our increased support.

Defence Minister Pistorius: This shows again - Germany is by far Ukraine's strongest supporter in the area of air defence.
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Towards the end of my time as Germany’s 🇩🇪 Ambassador to the UK talking with Sarah Montague on how the attitude towards Germany has changed over the years and how positive my experience has been.
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Today is a very special day for British-German relations: The groundbreaking Kensington Treaty was signed by our heads of government to drive forward cooperation across the board to benefit citizens in 🇩🇪 and 🇬🇧.

A pleasure to work with you, Andrew!
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Important day in UK-German relations. German Chancellor Merz and Foreign Minister Wadephul just landed in the UK.
With PM Starmer und Foreign Secretary Lammy they will sign a groundbreaking and far-reaching UK-German Friendship Treaty. 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧
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Very good to meet Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch. Great opportunity to exchange views on 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺 relations.
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Welcomed Hesse’s Finance Minister Alexander Lorz and members of the state parliament’s budget committee to the Embassy.

We discussed the evolving landscape of trade & finance post-Brexit as well as the complementary roles of London and Frankfurt as financial centres in Europe.
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Important statement by G7 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹 🇯🇵🇬🇧🇺🇸 🇪🇺 foreign ministers on Iran and the situation in the Middle East supporting the ceasefire and calling on Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA.
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The climate crisis remains urgent - we must not lose sight of this generational challenge. At today’s Climate Talk, we explored climate finance with COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago, Sabine Mauderer, Vera Rodenhoff, Greg Jackson & Nick Mabey. #LCAW2025 #GermanClimateAction