German Consulate General NY

Tweets from the German Consulate General in New York. Representing Germany in NY, NJ, PA, Fairfield County CT and Bermuda.

[All about Germany | deutschland.de @en_germany]

🇩🇪 @Bundeskanzler Scholz calls for vote of confidence.

🏛️Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz is calling a vote of confidence in the #Bundestag with a view to bringing about new Bundestag elections on 23 February.

Find out more 👇
#NewsDE
https://t.co/itIrlnZxma

[All about Germany | deutschland.de @en_germany]

🇩🇪The first formal step towards #newelections will take place on December 16: Chancellor Olaf Scholz puts the #voteofconfidence to parliament.

The parliamentary vote is expected to take place by roll call rather than anonymously.

More👇
#NewsDE https://t.co/sTlQEvCaAa

[German Consulate General NY @GermanyNY]

Information means freedom. Everyone has the right to access information and knowledge. We campaign to protect #humanrights – locally and globally.🌍

[German Embassy Washington @GermanyinUSA]

Germany is committed to strengthening #NATO. With 35,000 troops on high readiness and nearly 800 soldiers already leading in Lithuania, we’re taking decisive action. By 2027, a permanent heavy combat brigade of 5,000 will reinforce the Eastern Flank. 🇩🇪 🇪🇺

[German Embassy Washington @GermanyinUSA]

🇫🇷🤝🇩🇪 Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened, a symbol of resilience. German experts played a key role and contributed their expertise to the restoration of the stunning stained glass windows and intricate details. https://t.co/y1r5jngORO

[Bundeskanzler a.D. Olaf Scholz @KanzlerScholz]

After more than 20 years of negotiations, the #Mercosur countries and the EU have reached a political agreement. An important obstacle to the agreement has been overcome. This will create a free market for more than 700 million people along with more growth and competitiveness.

[All about Germany | deutschland.de @en_germany]

+++ German military deployments abroad to be extended

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

👉 https://t.co/W0jb7VqoS1

#NewsDE

[Germany in the United Nations @GermanyUN]

Germany launched its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2027/2028 in New York. We are ready to take a seat in order to stand up for #respect #justice #peace.

For more information on #GermanyUNSC:
https://t.co/lPsmXrBArW

[All about Germany | deutschland.de @en_germany]

+++ Baerbock committed to strong and effective OSCE

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

👉 https://t.co/W0jb7VqoS1

#NewsDE

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

During my meeting with German Foreign Minister @ABaerbock today, we discussed the importance of continued support for Ukraine and underscored the need for an end to the war in Gaza and release of all hostages.

[German Embassy Washington @GermanyinUSA]

Germany will remain #Ukraine’s strongest supporter in Europe. Meeting with @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv today, the German Chancellor announced the provision of further military equipment worth €650 million to be delivered in December.

[German Consulate General NY @GermanyNY]

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from the German Consulate General New York! 🦃

[Bundeskanzler a.D. Olaf Scholz @KanzlerScholz]

Finally, Hezbollah and Israel have agreed on a ceasefire in Lebanon, brokered by our partners USA and France. It is important that everyone sticks to what has been agreed, so that people on both sides of the border can live in safety again.

[Annalena Baerbock @ABaerbockArchiv]

We are many. And we are united for leadership in #ClimateAction #StandForParis #GenderEquality #COP29

[German Embassy Washington @GermanyinUSA]

📰 The latest "Germany for Americans" newsletter is out! Highlights include the US presidential election, President Biden's visit to Germany, and the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Read it now and subscribe at: https://t.co/lyH5MibCR2

[Germany in the United Nations @GermanyUN]

Germany invests 60 million euros in global preparedness against climate damage and supports countries most affected by the #ClimateCrisis.

Win-win: Protection of #nature is particularly effective #ClimateAdaptation.

#COP29 @BMUV @GermanyDiplo

[Jens Hanefeld @GermanAmbUSA]

Our Skills Initiative 2025 entails a series of joint workshops and seminar on the German apprenticeship system, organized together with the German American Chambers of Commerce.

Today, I had the pleasure of joining them for this year’s German American Apprenticeship Award. /2

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

The free world is strong. We must demonstrate this strength every day. That’s why we all need to invest significantly more than 2% of our GDP in our #security and build a truly integrated European security and defense industry. - @ABaerbock 3/4

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

Statements by the leaders of 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇪🇺 the EU, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, and 🇵🇹 Portugal, as well as by the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, commemorating 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.

[Annalena Baerbock @ABaerbockArchiv]

1000 days of war against Ukraine. 1000 days of tragedy, pain, and tears, also for mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. But also 1000 days of courage and unity. We stand by your side until you reclaim #peace. Slava Ukraini!