The Kensington Treaty brings Germany and the UK even closer—for freedom, security, and prosperity. Implementation is already underway, delivering tangible improvements such as visa-free travel for school groups and benefits for our economies. @andyburnham
Welcome to Berlin, @andyburnham.
Germany and the UK share a long-standing partnership rooted in common interests in the economy, security, and society—despite Brexit. Together, we’re advancing these interests, with and within the EU.
In our interconnected world, seemingly regional conflicts have global consequences. When Russia’s attacks prevent Ukraine from exporting grain, people in Africa suffer from hunger. When terrorism causes instability in the Sahel, people seek refuge — often in Europe. 1/4
⚛️ Deutschland fördert Kernfusion mit 500 Millionen Euro.
Im Rahmen der Hightech Agenda Deutschland hat die Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen (@SPRIND ) im Auftrag des Bundesforschungsministeriums @bmftr_bund ein neues Förderprogramm gestartet.
https://t.co/Lv6D7z4uFS
Peter Hegemann talks about his unusual career path and explains why, for him, courage is an integral part of research.
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UK PM Andy Burnham 🇬🇧 arrives for his first official visit to see German Chancellor Merz 🇩🇪 .
Statements only, no questions allowed, with school class as their backdrop.
Unusually restrictive handling of press access for one democracy visiting another.
🌱 Can chemistry become more #sustainable? The new Centre for the Transformation of #Chemistry is conducting research into sustainable innovations in Delitzsch and Merseburg.
What lies behind the new centre’s major research projects? 🔬 https://t.co/xdfmppiyxW
Last night, we at the German Embassy celebrated German Unity Day with the State of Hesse @RegHessen. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸 36 years after reunification, we say thank you to the US for its support. We were honored to welcome @PDabbar and Minister-President @BorisRhein_cdu. 🧵 1/4
The world’s tallest wind turbine has been built in Germany.
Standing at 365m, it is the second-tallest structure in 🇩🇪, after the Berlin TV Tower (368m).
Thanks to strong & consistent winds at higher altitude, it is expected to achieve twice the output of conventional turbines.
📈 High energy prices, regulations and a lack of skilled workers are putting the German #chemical industry under pressure.
How can it continue to maintain its international strength whilst becoming more #sustainable? 🌱 https://t.co/YW4yOpFF7N
Germany commemorates victims of Hamas attack.
On the third anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Germany is commemorating the victims with memorial events and a church service. https://t.co/XG4KywbVHM
The 7 October attacks were a barbaric act of terror. Today, we stand with Israel in remembering every life taken and destroyed at the hands of the Hamas terrorists.
Our thoughts are with the victims, the survivors, their families and all those who continue to carry the pain of that terrible day.
We must firmly reject any form of antisemitism across Europe. Jewish communities must be able to live openly, safely and without fear.
Hamas brought unspeakable suffering to the Israeli people and left devastation in its wake. Hamas must disarm so that the Gaza Peace Plan to move forward.
The drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea are deeply alarming. We stand in solidarity with 🇷🇴🇧🇬 and our regional partners. These incidents have wider implications for security and stability beyond the region. Our thoughts are with those missing & their families.
The Basic Law has served as the basis for all other laws in the Federal Republic of Germany since 1949. All other forms of legislation must be based upon it.
What is laid down in the Basic Law?
The #Bundeswehr is conducting defence drills. Civilian infrastructure is also being used for this purpose.
From Monday, it is #Nuremberg Airport’s turn.
https://t.co/1QWZRGPRsY
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We can already see how increasingly extreme weather conditions are affecting & exacerbating many #crises & #conflicts worldwide. We see actors trying to use the impacts of #climate change as a weapon. @AussenMinDe at #BCSC2026, full speech 👉 https://t.co/w68Zpgf8Qp (1/3)
“A novel against indifference” – German #Book Prize for Shida #Bazyar 📖
Through the lives of its individual characters, the #novel reflected almost a century of ambivalent German life, the jury said in its citation. https://t.co/td0KWn0Mp9
The #US defence contractor Covenant plans to manufacture cruise missiles in #Leipzig. To mark the opening of the production hall, the company has commented on its timetable and objectives.
#NewsDE https://t.co/hBNeHpOxNJ
Strengthening the 🇩🇪 Navy in the North Sea region, the Atlantic and the High North: The Federal Ministry of Defence, the Land Lower Saxony, the Institute for Federal Real Estate and the City of Emden signed a Letter of Intent on the possible establishment of a new naval port. 1/3