HSF_UK

The Hanns-Seidel Foundation's London office, strengthening UK-German relations. HSF is a German political foundation affiliated w/Bavarian Conservatives (CSU).

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Impressions from our networking reception in Parliament this week which also marked the end of Anja Richter as UK Country Director & welcomed Michael Richter. Thanks to @GregHands & @GermanEmbassy for speaking about the bilateral relationship and to everyone else joining us🎄

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Our 2nd speaker, former EC Sec-Gen Catherine Day, makes her optimistic case:new Commission starts under difficult circumstances but VDL is going robustly and confidently into her second term (exp to be ‘presidential’)-15 EPP commissioners also make it comfortable for her @CER_EU

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

We’re live at our joint lunch panel on expectations of new 🇪🇺Commission. Marco Buti kicking off with his thoughts pointing to strong centralisation of the EC, increased influence of Baltic countries (nexus of economic&security) and pleading not to do ‘Draghi a la carte’ @CER_EU

[Centre for European Reform (CER) @CER_EU]

JOIN US online - 9/12/24 - @CER_EU/@hsf_uk discussion on 'Von der Leyen's second term: What future for the European Commission?'

Speakers: Marco Buti and Catherine Day
Chair: @CER_Grant

Email [email protected] for info & registration

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Just back from European Defence Industry Capacity conference and meetings in Brussels! Highlights:
• Meetings with former UK & German defence officials
• Networking with industry leaders
• Visit to Bavaria's EU Representation
Lots of food for thought!

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

The latest HSS Global Perspectives is out & available here: https://t.co/V5lG18oucN
It features #CentralAsia’s evolving role in #geopolitics, the unpredictable #2024USelection, policy implications of India's Narendra #Modi's decisive victory, #circulareconomy & much more!

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Great to catch-up with @Jackson_Carlaw and @murdo_fraser on current political developments in Scotland and Germany and the similar challenges we face, incl. cost of living crisis, low economic growth, and increasing disillusionment with politics among voters.

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

What a delight to join the #GermanUnityDay celebrations in #Edinburgh hosted by Consul General @GermanCGEdin and Anna Schennach from the Bavarian gov’s London office, including a rendition of ‘High Cathedral’ in a throwback to how the #TartanArmy charmed the Germans this summer⚽️

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Standing room only at our fringe event at #CPC2024 with @KAS_UKIRL @ConsEurope where we are discussing the future of European Conservatives - @MarkusFerber shares insights from the @EPP ‘s strong performance in this year’s European elections and across 🇪🇺member states

[KAS UK & Ireland @KAS_UKIRL]

Our fringe event is on: “The future of Conservatism in Europe”
@ConsEurope @hsf_uk @guenterkrings @MarkusFerber @S_Hammond

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

Today at the Conservative Party Conference #CPC24 in Birmingham with German Parliamentarians from CDU/CSU. Interesting to listen to the leadership candidates & policy discussions, especially on foreign and defence as well as 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇪🇺relations.

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

On the margins of #CPC2024 in Birmingham we are discussing with politicians and experts where the Conservative Party is heading after its defeat and how we can work together on the challenges we face as Europeans. Great to be joined by @GermanAmbUK as well! @KAS_UKIRL

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

More on last week's delegation visit here (in German) 🤓: https://t.co/gdacvnIFsk

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

At a crucial time for🇩🇪🇬🇧relations we're delighted to host a Bavarian delegation including Members of the @Landtag_Bayern in London for a series of bilat meetings&discussions on #EuropeanSecurity,the economy&the prospect for closer 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relations under the new Labour government.

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Financing the Defence of Europe: Access to finance constrains efforts to increase European defence ind. capacity&deliver capability to the armed forces. At our roundtable we discussed how to overcome regulatory hurdles, mobilise private capital&build resilient economies @IISS_org

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

At a crucial time for🇩🇪🇬🇧relations we're delighted to host a Bavarian delegation including Members of the @Landtag_Bayern in London for a series of bilat meetings&discussions on #EuropeanSecurity,the economy&the prospect for closer 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relations under the new Labour government.

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

'A magic dwells in each beginning'... short take (in 🇩🇪) on the King's Speech and Labour's 'reset' with Europe: https://t.co/v3EDzGcoTA

[German Embassy London @GermanEmbassy]

When the #EuropeanPoliticalCommunity gathers in Oxfordshire tomorrow, they'll meet in Blenheim Palace.

But why is the birthplace & ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill named after a small municipality in southern Germany, home to 1,863 people? #EPC

Let's go back 320 years:🧵

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Excellent stocktake and discussion on where we are and opportunities to improve cooperation. Many thanks for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute!

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

Delighted to host a roundtable on 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 and 🇬🇧-🇩🇪 relations following the general election, in cooperation with @UKandEU/@Aston_ACE. We welcome the reset of the relationship. 🇬🇧+🇩🇪 are close partners in Europe & beyond. Let's further strengthen our ties and deepen collaboration.

[HSF_UK @hsf_uk]

Continuing our excellent cooperation w/@IISS_org led by @B_Giegerich we convened the 7th meeting of our 'Study Group' format on #EuropeanDefence, this time digging a little deeper into how to improve European defence industry cooperation w/perspectives from 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇫🇷🇮🇹🇵🇱.

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

Welcome to Berlin, @DavidLammy. The United Kingdom is our close friend and partner. Together we stand up for #democracy and #freedom in the world. @ABaerbock during the inaugural visit of her new 🇬🇧 counterpart in Berlin. 1/5