The Royal Mint is celebrating 20 years of The Gruffalo's Child with a commemorative coin. The much-loved children's book character is a wonderful example of 🇬🇧🇩🇪 cooperation, having been created by 🇩🇪 illustrator Axel Scheffler & 🇬🇧 author Julia Donaldson.

Ahead of the Oktoberfest's kick off on 21 September, the official 'Maßkrug' has been presented. The Beer Stein features a 'Münchner Kindl' (the coat of arms of the city of Munich) with typical 'Wiesn' elements. The annual Wiesnkrug is a popular collector's item. Prost! 🍻

Visit a school in Germany for 1-2 weeks! Benefits include: ✅Boost to school's international dimension ✅Funded CPD in an intercultural context ✅Insight into 🇩🇪 education system ✅Exchange of good practice Apply by 27 September: ukgermanconnection.org/pp/programmes/… #MFLtwitterati

Vorsprung durch Deutsch! German is the most in-demand foreign language for 🇬🇧 professionals. A study by City Lit shows that German is a requirement in over 25% of multilingual job ads in the UK. Demand for multilingualism was esp. high in sectors like management, sales & tech.

110 years on from the start of WWI, a 🇬🇧🇧🇪🇩🇪 commemoration ceremony took place last weekend, partially at a site where two German submarines were sunk. In addition to commemoration, the focus was on reconciliation between the erstwhile enemies who have long since become allies.

'I would say all 27 EU countries would favour a youth mobility scheme.' German ambassador to the UK Miguel Berger says reset of EU relations with Britain is "not only possible but necessary." #TrevorPhillips trib.al/wkmumC6 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube

The news of the murder of six hostages by the #Hamas is almost unbearable. Together with their families, we have worked tirelessly for them over the past 11 months. Hamas must release all the hostages. 1/3

I admire the strength and courage of Vladimir Kara-Mursa in his relentless efforts for Russia‘s democratic future. We secured his release in the prisoner exchange in August and we were able to talk to each other for longer today.

Happy 75th birthday, Currywurst! On this day in 1949, Herta Heuwer is said to have made the first Currywurst in Berlin, after she acquired ketchup and curry powder from British soldiers who were based in Germany. Today, it is one of the most beloved fast-food snacks in Germany.

61.5% of electricity in 🇩🇪 came from renewables in the first half of 2024, up by 9.1% compared to H1 of 2023. One third of electricity was generated from wind power. Electricity from conventional energy sources fell to 38.5%, compared to 46.7% year on year. #GermanClimateAction

Four IRIS-T SLM air defence systems supplied by Germany to defend Ukraine have had an impressive hit rate of between 95-100%. The advanced technology, made in 🇩🇪, is one of the world's most in-demand air defence systems. Yesterday 🇩🇪's first IRIS-T SLM was declared operational.

🎭 Marking the 85th anniversary of the Kindertransport, 'From Here On' is a play about displacement, movement and being forced to find a new home. 📆 6 & 8 September 📍 Exchange Square, Liverpool St. Station, London 🎟️ Free ℹ️ geckotheatre.com/from-here-on

Foreign Minister Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock is in the Middle East for political talks with partners in Riyadh, Amman, Tel Aviv and Ramallah, which will focus on a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages. Her statement prior to her departure ⤵️

Great work Hampden Park Stadium & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Tartan Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - #EURO2024 was quite something! 😍

Join us at our next Climate Talk, this time in Birmingham, where an expert-led panel will discuss the possibilities of #decarbonisation and #innovation. 📆 19 September 📍 Hockley Social Club, Birmingham Sign up: forms.gle/6eeh4WxdZQ3z3o… #GermanClimateAction #ClimateTalks

For 100 years, Berlin's IFA has been where manufacturers have shown off the latest in consumer electronics. First held in 1924 as the 'Great German Radio Exhibition', the IFA Berlin is today the world's largest consumer and electronics show. #IFA2024

Germany is and will remain the strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe. We will support Ukraine for as long as it takes. It was good meeting you today in Frankfurt, Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський!

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський attended the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein today. In a bilateral meeting, Zelensky thanked Defence Minister Pistorius for supporting Ukraine with air defence systems. #UDCG #StandwithUkraine

In Germany, I held a meeting with Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz Olaf Scholz. I am grateful for the comprehensive support, especially the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This support is very important — it is the foundation of our