Botschafter Martin Kotthaus
@dbobruessel.bsky.social
Deutscher Botschafter Belgien / Ambassadeur d’Allemagne en Belgique / Duitse Ambassadeur België
Ajd, #HolocaustRemembranceDay, inauguration de pierres commémoratives Rue des Tanneurs à #Bruxelles pour les familles Welna & Gorbitz. Elles furent déportées sous le régime nazi en Belgique à Auschwitz-Birkenau & y furent assassinées. Nous perpétuons leur mémoire.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ajd, #HolocaustRemembranceDay, inauguration de pierres commémoratives Rue des Tanneurs à #Bruxelles pour les familles Welna & Gorbitz. Elles furent déportées sous le régime nazi en Belgique à Auschwitz-Birkenau & y furent assassinées. Nous perpétuons leur mémoire.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
Vandaag, op #HolocaustRemembranceDay werden i.d. Huidevettersstraat, #Brussel, struikelstenen voor de families Welna & Gorbitz onthuld. Ze werden onder het naziregime van België naar Auschwitz-Birkenau gedeporteerd & daar vermoord. We houden hun nagedachtenis levend.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Vandaag, op #HolocaustRemembranceDay werden i.d. Huidevettersstraat, #Brussel, struikelstenen voor de families Welna & Gorbitz onthuld. Ze werden onder het naziregime van België naar Auschwitz-Birkenau gedeporteerd & daar vermoord. We houden hun nagedachtenis levend.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
Am heutigen #HolocaustRemembranceDay wurden i.d. Rue des Tanneurs, #Brüssel, Stolpersteine für die Familien Welna & Gorbitz eingeweiht. Sie wurden unter den Nazis in Belgien nach Auschwitz-Birkenau deportiert & dort ermordet. Wir halten die Erinnerung an sie lebendig.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Am heutigen #HolocaustRemembranceDay wurden i.d. Rue des Tanneurs, #Brüssel, Stolpersteine für die Familien Welna & Gorbitz eingeweiht. Sie wurden unter den Nazis in Belgien nach Auschwitz-Birkenau deportiert & dort ermordet. Wir halten die Erinnerung an sie lebendig.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: In Kazerne Dossin herdachten we de bevrijding v.h. concentratiekamp Auschwitz-Birkenau & het lot v.d. gedeporteerden.
Tss. 1942 & 1944 werden 25490 Joden en 353 Roma & Sinti uit Mechelen gedeporteerd. Bijna niemand keerde terug.
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Tss. 1942 & 1944 werden 25490 Joden en 353 Roma & Sinti uit Mechelen gedeporteerd. Bijna niemand keerde terug.
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: In Kazerne Dossin herdachten we de bevrijding v.h. concentratiekamp Auschwitz-Birkenau & het lot v.d. gedeporteerden.
Tss. 1942 & 1944 werden 25490 Joden en 353 Roma & Sinti uit Mechelen gedeporteerd. Bijna niemand keerde terug.
#WeRemember
Tss. 1942 & 1944 werden 25490 Joden en 353 Roma & Sinti uit Mechelen gedeporteerd. Bijna niemand keerde terug.
#WeRemember
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: Ajd, à la @KazerneDossin ns avons commémoré la libération du camp de concentration d‘Auschwitz-Birkenau & le sort des déportés.
E/ 1942 & 1944, déportation de 25.490 Juifs/Juives & de 353 Roms & Sintés de Malines. Presque personne n’est revenu.
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E/ 1942 & 1944, déportation de 25.490 Juifs/Juives & de 353 Roms & Sintés de Malines. Presque personne n’est revenu.
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 PM
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: Ajd, à la @KazerneDossin ns avons commémoré la libération du camp de concentration d‘Auschwitz-Birkenau & le sort des déportés.
E/ 1942 & 1944, déportation de 25.490 Juifs/Juives & de 353 Roms & Sintés de Malines. Presque personne n’est revenu.
#WeRemember
E/ 1942 & 1944, déportation de 25.490 Juifs/Juives & de 353 Roms & Sintés de Malines. Presque personne n’est revenu.
#WeRemember
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: In der Dossin-Kaserne gedachten wir der Befreiung d. Konzentrationslager Auschwitz-Birkenau & des Schicksals der Deportierten.
Zw. 1942 & 1944 wurden 25490 Jüdinnen & Juden und 353 Roma & Sinti v. Mechelen aus deportiert. Kaum jemand kehrte zurück.
#WeRemember
Zw. 1942 & 1944 wurden 25490 Jüdinnen & Juden und 353 Roma & Sinti v. Mechelen aus deportiert. Kaum jemand kehrte zurück.
#WeRemember
January 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
#HolocaustRemembranceDay: In der Dossin-Kaserne gedachten wir der Befreiung d. Konzentrationslager Auschwitz-Birkenau & des Schicksals der Deportierten.
Zw. 1942 & 1944 wurden 25490 Jüdinnen & Juden und 353 Roma & Sinti v. Mechelen aus deportiert. Kaum jemand kehrte zurück.
#WeRemember
Zw. 1942 & 1944 wurden 25490 Jüdinnen & Juden und 353 Roma & Sinti v. Mechelen aus deportiert. Kaum jemand kehrte zurück.
#WeRemember
#WeRemember: Ajd, nous commémorons la libération du camp de concentration d‘Auschwitz-Birkenau le 27/1/1945 & les millions de victimes du nazisme. L’Ambassade d’Allemagne à BXL & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social ensemble pour la mémoire & contre l’oubli.
#PlusJamais #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#PlusJamais #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
#WeRemember: Ajd, nous commémorons la libération du camp de concentration d‘Auschwitz-Birkenau le 27/1/1945 & les millions de victimes du nazisme. L’Ambassade d’Allemagne à BXL & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social ensemble pour la mémoire & contre l’oubli.
#PlusJamais #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#PlusJamais #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#WeRemember: Vandaag herdenken we de bevrijding v.h. concentratiekamp Auschwitz-Birkenau op 27/1/1945 & de miljoenen slachtoffers v.h. nationaalsocialisme. De Duitse Ambassade Brussel & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social samen voor herinneren & tegen vergeten.
#NooitMeer #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#NooitMeer #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
#WeRemember: Vandaag herdenken we de bevrijding v.h. concentratiekamp Auschwitz-Birkenau op 27/1/1945 & de miljoenen slachtoffers v.h. nationaalsocialisme. De Duitse Ambassade Brussel & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social samen voor herinneren & tegen vergeten.
#NooitMeer #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#NooitMeer #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#WeRemember: Heute gedenken wir der Befreiung d. Konzentrationslagers Auschwitz-Birkenau am 27.1.1945 & der Mio. Opfer des Nationalsozialismus. Die Dt. Botschaft Brüssel & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social gemeinsam für die Erinnerung & gegen das Vergessen.
#NieWieder #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#NieWieder #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
#WeRemember: Heute gedenken wir der Befreiung d. Konzentrationslagers Auschwitz-Birkenau am 27.1.1945 & der Mio. Opfer des Nationalsozialismus. Die Dt. Botschaft Brüssel & @germanyintheeu.bsky.social gemeinsam für die Erinnerung & gegen das Vergessen.
#NieWieder #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
#NieWieder #HolocaustRemembranceDay2026
80 yrs ago, the Nuremberg Trials (1945-49) shed light on the atrocities of the Nazis – a turning point in history. Yesterday, screening of the film “Nuremberg” in Brussels, organized by the Eur. Jewish Congress. It is more than ever necessary to revisit the lessons of Nuremberg.
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
80 yrs ago, the Nuremberg Trials (1945-49) shed light on the atrocities of the Nazis – a turning point in history. Yesterday, screening of the film “Nuremberg” in Brussels, organized by the Eur. Jewish Congress. It is more than ever necessary to revisit the lessons of Nuremberg.
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Together with #Sweden 🇸🇪, we are assisting #Ukraine — also by increasing pressure on #Russia. We are working jointly on the 20th EU sanctions package, further targeting Russian energy exports, financial flows and the #shadowfleet. @aussenminister.diplo.de with Maria Stenergard 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Together with #Sweden 🇸🇪, we are assisting #Ukraine — also by increasing pressure on #Russia. We are working jointly on the 20th EU sanctions package, further targeting Russian energy exports, financial flows and the #shadowfleet. @aussenminister.diplo.de with Maria Stenergard 1/2
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#Sweden has understood that freedom and security require investment. 🇸🇪 impresses in civil protection and defense as well as the fight against #disinformation and cyberattacks. This resilience is an inspiration. @aussenminister.diplo.de in #Stockholm 2/2
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
#Sweden has understood that freedom and security require investment. 🇸🇪 impresses in civil protection and defense as well as the fight against #disinformation and cyberattacks. This resilience is an inspiration. @aussenminister.diplo.de in #Stockholm 2/2
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Thank you for the warm welcome in #Riga, @baibabraze.bsky.social The friendship between #Latvia and #Germany is based on trust; we cooperate closely in business & culture. Above all, setting the same priorities in #EU & #NATO unites us. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/3
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome in #Riga, @baibabraze.bsky.social The friendship between #Latvia and #Germany is based on trust; we cooperate closely in business & culture. Above all, setting the same priorities in #EU & #NATO unites us. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/3
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The #Baltic Sea is a hotspot of hybrid threats - what happens here affects the whole of #Europe.
Germany stands firmly by the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹. We are stronger & more resilient than Putin believes. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/3
Germany stands firmly by the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹. We are stronger & more resilient than Putin believes. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/3
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The #Baltic Sea is a hotspot of hybrid threats - what happens here affects the whole of #Europe.
Germany stands firmly by the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹. We are stronger & more resilient than Putin believes. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/3
Germany stands firmly by the Baltic states 🇱🇻🇪🇪🇱🇹. We are stronger & more resilient than Putin believes. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/3
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For us, the security of Latvia 🇱🇻, the Baltics and the #Baltic Sea region is equivalent to our own security. Protecting #NATO’s eastern flank has the highest priority. Together we continue to stand firmly by #Ukraine. 🇺🇦 @aussenminister.diplo.de 3/3
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
For us, the security of Latvia 🇱🇻, the Baltics and the #Baltic Sea region is equivalent to our own security. Protecting #NATO’s eastern flank has the highest priority. Together we continue to stand firmly by #Ukraine. 🇺🇦 @aussenminister.diplo.de 3/3
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Die Rückkehr des Leichnams von Ran Gvili nach #Israel ist eine große Erleichterung. 843 Tage nach dem Terrorangriff vom 7. Oktober 2023 ist der letzte Verschleppte wieder zu Hause. Mögen sich Angehörige und Freunde nun in Würde von ihm verabschieden können.
January 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Die Rückkehr des Leichnams von Ran Gvili nach #Israel ist eine große Erleichterung. 843 Tage nach dem Terrorangriff vom 7. Oktober 2023 ist der letzte Verschleppte wieder zu Hause. Mögen sich Angehörige und Freunde nun in Würde von ihm verabschieden können.
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🇩🇪 At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, Federal Chancellor Merz is meeting with heads of state and government from the region’s coastal countries.
⚡ Alongside expanding wind power, the focus is also on protecting it.
👇 Read more
#NewsDe
⚡ Alongside expanding wind power, the focus is also on protecting it.
👇 Read more
#NewsDe
Harnessing the energy potential of the North Sea
At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, Federal Chancellor Merz is meeting with heads of state and government from the region’s coastal countries. Alongside expanding wind power, the focus is also on protecting it.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
🇩🇪 At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, Federal Chancellor Merz is meeting with heads of state and government from the region’s coastal countries.
⚡ Alongside expanding wind power, the focus is also on protecting it.
👇 Read more
#NewsDe
⚡ Alongside expanding wind power, the focus is also on protecting it.
👇 Read more
#NewsDe
3e #Noordzeetop 2026 in Hamburg: 10 landen, incl. 🇧🇪, nemen deel. Noordzee heeft groot potentieel voor veilige, duurzame & onafhankelijke energievoorziening in Europa. Thema’s: uitbreiding v. grensoverschr. samenwerking, o.a. bij offshore windenergie & waterstofinfrastructuur.
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
3e #Noordzeetop 2026 in Hamburg: 10 landen, incl. 🇧🇪, nemen deel. Noordzee heeft groot potentieel voor veilige, duurzame & onafhankelijke energievoorziening in Europa. Thema’s: uitbreiding v. grensoverschr. samenwerking, o.a. bij offshore windenergie & waterstofinfrastructuur.
3e Sommet de la mer du Nord 2026 à Hambourg: 10 États dont 🇧🇪 y participent. Mer du Nord présente potentiel pr 1 approvisionnemt énergét. sûr, durable & indépendt en Europe. Thèmes: renforcemt de coopér. transfrontal., notamt ds énergie éolienne offshore & infrastruct. hydrogène.
January 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
3e Sommet de la mer du Nord 2026 à Hambourg: 10 États dont 🇧🇪 y participent. Mer du Nord présente potentiel pr 1 approvisionnemt énergét. sûr, durable & indépendt en Europe. Thèmes: renforcemt de coopér. transfrontal., notamt ds énergie éolienne offshore & infrastruct. hydrogène.
3. #Nordseegipfel 2026 in Hamburg: 10 Staaten, inkl. 🇧🇪 nehmen teil. Die Nordsee hat großes Potential für sichere, nachhaltige & unabhängige Energieversorgung in Europa. Themen: Ausbau grenzüberschreitende Kooperation u.a. bei Offshore-Windkraft & Wasserstoffinfrastruktur.
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
3. #Nordseegipfel 2026 in Hamburg: 10 Staaten, inkl. 🇧🇪 nehmen teil. Die Nordsee hat großes Potential für sichere, nachhaltige & unabhängige Energieversorgung in Europa. Themen: Ausbau grenzüberschreitende Kooperation u.a. bei Offshore-Windkraft & Wasserstoffinfrastruktur.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to push ahead with the expansion of wind power plants.
To this end, he has invited participants to a summit meeting in Hamburg.
#NewsDE
To this end, he has invited participants to a summit meeting in Hamburg.
#NewsDE
January 26, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to push ahead with the expansion of wind power plants.
To this end, he has invited participants to a summit meeting in Hamburg.
#NewsDE
To this end, he has invited participants to a summit meeting in Hamburg.
#NewsDE
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Latvia 🇱🇻 knows what it means to fight for #freedom. #Latvia has cautioned against Russia’s aggression - even before 🇷🇺 attacked #Ukraine 🇺🇦. @latvianmfa.bsky.social @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Latvia 🇱🇻 knows what it means to fight for #freedom. #Latvia has cautioned against Russia’s aggression - even before 🇷🇺 attacked #Ukraine 🇺🇦. @latvianmfa.bsky.social @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/2
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We stand united & strong - as partners & allies in #EU 🇪🇺 & #NATO, and in our support for #Ukraine 🤝 — @aussenminister.diplo.de today at the annual meeting of Latvia's ambassadors in Riga 🇱🇻 @latvianmfa.bsky.social 2/2
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
We stand united & strong - as partners & allies in #EU 🇪🇺 & #NATO, and in our support for #Ukraine 🤝 — @aussenminister.diplo.de today at the annual meeting of Latvia's ambassadors in Riga 🇱🇻 @latvianmfa.bsky.social 2/2
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🇩🇪 firmly believes that African nations must finally be properly represented in international institutions. That is why we are in favour of two permanent African seats to the #UN Security Council. @aussenminister.diplo.de
January 22, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🇩🇪 firmly believes that African nations must finally be properly represented in international institutions. That is why we are in favour of two permanent African seats to the #UN Security Council. @aussenminister.diplo.de
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We want to further strengthen our cooperation with the African Union and take it to a new level. We therefore agreed today to launch a strategic dialogue between Germany and the African Union. @aussenminister.diplo.de
January 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We want to further strengthen our cooperation with the African Union and take it to a new level. We therefore agreed today to launch a strategic dialogue between Germany and the African Union. @aussenminister.diplo.de