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Erin Koenig
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Canadian diplomat 🇨🇦 in Berlin 🇩🇪 | Chair, Women in International Security Canada | born on treaty 6 territory #YEG | rt ≠ endorsement
Just finished my first ever marathon alongside 55K+ runners (incl. my bro & uncle!) from 160+ countries 🌍 Crossed the finish line with sore legs but feeling proud — despite being beaten by Harry Styles. 😅
#BerlinMarathon #FirstMarathon #MarathonFinisher
September 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Reposted by Erin Koenig
We have arrived on Bluesky.

Follow us to learn how Global Affairs Canada works every day to shape a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world for Canadians.

#CanadainTheWorld

International.canada.ca
September 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🌎 Navigating global insecurity is easier when you’re not alone. Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our Summer Social & Networking Event!

📣 Women in International Security Canada has lots more planned for the fall. Not a member yet? Join here wiiscanada.org/collections/...
July 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🇨🇦 Minister Anand was in #Berlin this week to meet with 🇩🇪 Minister Wadephul. She highlighted the strength of our cooperation – including at the EU-Canada, #NATO and #G7 Leaders Summits over just the last two weeks.

#CanadaGermany #G7Canada
June 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Reposted by Erin Koenig
Zwischen #Kanada und Deutschland mag ein Ozean liegen, uns verbinden aber starke #Werte & gemeinsame #Interessen – wie mit kaum einem anderen Land außerhalb Europas. @aussenminister.diplo.de Wadephul mit @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Leon hat es wieder geschafft!
🏒 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🏒

Here in #Berlin, the 🇨🇦 Canadian Embassy is cheering loud for the @edmontonoilers.bsky.social and 🇩🇪 #LeonDraisaitl.

Auf geht’s, Oilers!!

#LetsGoOilers
#StanleyCup
LEON DRAISAITL IS EDMONTON'S HERO 🔥

The Oilers rally back from a 3-1 deficit to take Game 1 in OT!

www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
June 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
📣 Back by popular demand! 📣

Join WIIS C’s virtual members-only Speed Mentorship Event on Wednesday, 11 June, 4–5 PM EST on Zoom.

Connect with students, academics, diplomats, and military officers - whether you’re a mentor or mentee.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/speed-ment...
May 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz

🇨🇦 🤝 🇩🇪

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Mark Carney a rencontré le chancelier d’Allemagne, Friedrich Merz

www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/read...
Prime Minister Carney meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz
The leaders congratulated each other, following the Prime Minister’s election win and the Chancellor’s election and recent appointment.
www.pm.gc.ca
May 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Women make up 1/3 of entry-level energy professionals but only 19% at the executive level. This fellowship was created to change that!

📣 Applications now open for the 2025 #WomenInEnergy Fellowship at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

Deadline: 19 May 2025

➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Women in Energy Fellowship Cohort 2
A third of all entry-level professionals in energy are women but by the time they reach the executive level, that number shrinks to 19%. Many women either never make it to the C-suite or leave the ind...
docs.google.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Check out award-winning 🇨🇦 Indigenous singer #Aysanabee next week in Berlin (www.aysanabee.com)

🗓️ May 13
⏰ 20h00
📍 Privatclub, 10997 Berlin

🎟️ Concert is free thanks to support from FACTOR Canada & Ontario Creates.

Registration required at lnkd.in/eqADvU5d
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulates Chancellor Friedrich Merz on his swearing-in and on the formation of a new government in Germany. Read his statement:

www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the formation of a new government in Germany
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Chancellor Friedrich Merz on his swearing-in and on the formation of a new government in Germany.
www.pm.gc.ca
May 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Red! 🇨🇦 White! 🇨🇦 Gold!🥇🏒

Cheering loudly in #Berlin for #TeamCanada — with a side of @edmontonoilers.bsky.social pride mixed in 🙌🏽
February 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇨🇦 Happy National Flag Day 🇨🇦

Fier de célébrer la journée du drapeau national.

Der wahre Norden, stark und frei.

#CanadianFlag
#DrapeauCanadien
#KanadischeFlagge
February 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Applications are now open!

The 🇫🇷-🇨🇦 Future Leaders Programme is a unique initiative!

Highlights include: 1-week in 🇫🇷 & 1-week in 🇨🇦, private sessions 🔐 & public events 🌍

📌 Pour info & postuler, cliquez sur ce lien: lnkd.in/dXiFf5xc

🗓️ Avant le 19 janvier 2025 !
January 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Very proud to wrap up an incredible 2024 as Chair of the WIIS Canada team — celebrating growth, collaboration, and impact!

Thank you to members & partners for your commitment to advancing #genderequality in #internationalsecurity! ✨ Un immense merci et félicitations! ✨

2025, here we come! 💪🏽
January 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The only reason to be online on Christmas Eve 🎄🎅🏼 ♥️ 💚
LIVE: NORAD tracks Santa Claus

North American Aerospace Defense Command website features 'updates' on Santa's travels around the world. The tradition began in 1955 when a child phoned the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center asking for Santa Claus.

www.youtube.com/live/FIEWhIS...
December 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM
L'esprit de Noël à la Berlinoise 🎄 — sipping Glüwein, shoulder to shoulder, at the Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt. ‘Tis the season!
December 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Such a privilege to meet 🇨🇦’s Chief of Defence, General Jennie Carignan, this week in #Berlin.

A truly inspirational leader, elle a parlé de la nouvelle politique de défense du 🇨🇦, de la paix et de la sécurité européennes et changement et renouvellement institutionnels. #NATO
November 22, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by Erin Koenig
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”

“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike, even in winter.”
grist.org/biking/one-m...
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss
Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.
grist.org
November 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Insightful couple days attending the @gruene.de party convention, watching democratic engagement & processes in action. Looking forward to connecting with other political parties & officials as Germany preps for campaign mode - democracy in action! 🗳️
November 16, 2024 at 7:37 PM