Dear Keir Starmer, dear Emmanuel Macron, thank you for your leadership to bring a lasting and just peace to #Ukraine. Your efforts are key to build bridges across the Atlantic. We have to remain united in our goal to end Russia’s war of aggression. (FM)

It’s official: Germany has amended its constitution to boost defense & infrastructure spending. Defense spending > 1% of GDP is now exempt from the debt brake - a clear commitment to European security. We'll also invest €500 bn to boost our infrastructure & competitiveness.

Grateful to meet with Jens Hanefeld Andreas Michaelis to further strengthen California's strong ties with Germany. As one of California’s long-standing partners on climate and trade, we need to continue to build on — not endanger — our relationship.

Ambassador Michaelis on Bluesky: Meeting with Governor Gavin Newsom 👇

Breaking: Germany’s two main centrist parties have reached a coalition agreement following February’s federal election. A major step toward forming a new government — and a sign of Germany’s stable democratic process in action. Stay tuned!

Today, Mark Rutte Mark Rutte welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to NATO to mark 70 years of Germany’s membership in the Alliance 🤝 Mr Rutte emphasised that a strong Germany matters for Europe’s security and for global stability 🇩🇪

Good news: 🇺🇸 Lockheed Martin and 🇩🇪 defense company Rheinmetall are expanding their cooperation, thus strengthening the industrial base on both sides of the Atlantic. A win for #NATO and transatlantic security.

Germany has a new government! 🏛️⚖️ After the German federal election in February, the CDU/CSU and the SPD formed a coalition. The new government was sworn in today, and Friedrich Merz was officially elected as Chancellor. Let's take a closer look.

“The liberation of Germany and Europe from Nazi tyranny has given us a future. For us, 8 May is a day of gratitude. The fact that we live in a free country in friendship with our neighbours is a gift - and a mission.” - Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz on #VEDay80 #WeInvestInFreedom

Mit #LeoXIV haben auch 20 Millionen deutsche Katholiken ein neues geistliches Oberhaupt. Jeder Papst ist die Stimme der weltweiten Christenheit. Ich wünsche ihm & uns allen Gehör, denn wir Christen müssen gerade in der aktuellen Weltlage für Verbindung & Versöhnung eintreten.

With #LeoXIV, Catholics in the US, Germany and around the globe have a new spiritual leader. "I wish him - and all of us - a hearing, as we Christians must stand up for connection and reconciliation, especially in today’s global situation", said Johann Wadephul Wadephul.

We are shocked and saddened by the murder of two Embassy of Israel to the USA staff in #Washington, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. This antisemitic act of terror must be condemned with utmost clarity. Germany stands with Israel and the Jewish community.

Germany and the United States are linked by a close, long-standing partnership. Johann Wadephul Wadephul is now travelling to Washington, DC at the invitation of his American colleague, Secretary Marco Rubio. 👉 More information on his visit is available here: diplo.de/2719796

Allies. Partners. Friends. Thank you, Secretary Marco Rubio, for inviting me to Washington, DC today, focusing on our common goals. Transatlantic unity is key to finally stop Putin‘s war of aggression against Ukraine and to bring peace to the Middle East.

🇩🇪🇺🇸 Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Merz met with President Donald J. Trump Trump in Washington, discussing Ukraine, trade, and NATO. Ahead of the meeting, Merz emphasised, "Our alliance with America was, is, and remains of paramount importance for the security, freedom, and prosperity of Europe."

Representing Germany.

#G7 summits have always focused on the global economic situation. I am grateful that this topic will be at the forefront again today. President Donald J. Trump Trump and I will introduce it during the first working meeting. This intensive exchange is important. - Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Merz

I am thrilled to return to DC – this time as Germany’s Ambassador-designate to the US. Our nations share deep friendship, common values, and global responsibility. I look forward to strengthening this partnership, connecting with people across America, and engaging with you!

Chancellor Merz is welcoming Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський in Berlin. They’re holding virtual talks with European leaders, President Donald J. Trump Trump, Vice President JD Vance Vance, Mark Rutte, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen & António Costa ahead of Friday’s summit in #Alaska.

Welcome to Washington DC, Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz!