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Susanne Baumann
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German Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Follow the German Embassy London: @uk.diplo.de‬
Thanks to the Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak for a valuable discussion on social cohesion, AI in the workplace and shared challenges facing the workforces of the UK and Germany.

@tuc.org.uk | @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
For the 25th time, the LSE's German Society is bringing together top speakers from 🇬🇧+🇩🇪 for a week-long Symposium.

Great to open #LSEGermanSymposium 2026 with my UK counterpart Andrew Mitchell. Thanks to the students for their contributions, curiosity and critical thinking on UK-German relations!
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
In Wales I saw many opportunities for 🇩🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 academic and business cooperation at universities and at Newport‘s Semiconductor Cluster.

Around 80 🇩🇪 firms employ about 12k staff in Wales. These firms are looking for German speakers. Investing in MFL at universities is an investment in jobs and growth.
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Hello from Cardiff! I am looking forward to discussing the strong connections between 🇩🇪 and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

Working with all UK nations is key for Germany, as we deepen our ties via the #KensingtonTreaty.
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Britons with a passion for German! This week we're asking you to share how learning German enriched your life, what your favourite words/expressions are or why you love the German language, using #ShoutOutForGerman!
👉 How has learning German enriched your life?
👉 What's your favourite German word or expression?
👉 What do you love about the German language?

It's Shout Out For German Week! If you're passionate about German, use #ShoutOutForGerman and join our week-long celebration of German!
January 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
👉 Strengthening the UK-German relationship
👉 Implementing the #KensingtonTreaty
👉 Working together to support Ukraine

2026 is set to be a defining year for 🇩🇪, 🇬🇧 and Europe.
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Time to move forward with the reset. Grateful to the British Chambers of Commerce’s DG Shevaun Haviland for joining me, @euinuk.bsky.social‘s Ambassador Pedro Serrano and our EU colleagues to present the BCC's report on the 🇪🇺🇬🇧 reset, including a discussion on outstanding issues for business.
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Epiphany singers are a common sight in Germany around 6 January. It was lovely to welcome the 'star singers' (Sternsinger) from St Boniface Church today as they raised money for children in need in exchange for blessings and carols.
January 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It’s crucial to work together to keep the lessons from the Holocaust alive, especially for younger generations.

Good talking with the @boardofdeputies.bsky.social President & Senior Vice-President about countering antisemitism & extremism in all its guises and strengthening social cohesion.
January 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The UK's return to Erasmus+ in 2027 is fantastic news for young Britons & young Europeans.

Erasmus+ opens up exciting opportunities to study or train abroad, boosting openness & cooperation.

We're looking forward to welcoming young Britons to Germany!
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
These centenarian Holocaust survivors and refugees witnessed humanity’s descent into a moral abyss. They inspire us and remind us that evil can be overcome. Their legacies will never be forgotten.

Truly honoured to have hosted them with the Association of Jewish Refugees.
December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s been a historic State Visit by President Steinmeier & Elke Büdenbender. My sincere thanks to Their Majesties The King & Queen, and to all who helped make this visit so memorable. It marked the culmination of a year in which we’ve taken the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship to the next level.
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender have landed in the UK and were welcomed by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales.

An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Time to get cracking: the #KensingtonTreaty and the Trinity House Agreement pave the way for even closer 🇩🇪🇬🇧 defence cooperation. We brought together 50 companies for an excellent discussion on how to turn that ambition into action.
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy St Andrew's Day!

I was delighted to see the strong ties between Germany & Scotland in many walks of life during my recent trip to Edinburgh.

The #KensingtonTreaty aims to boost cooperation between 🇩🇪 and all 🇬🇧 nations even more.

Looking forward to my next visit.
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In times of growing antisemitism we must jointly fight Holocaust distortion & denial and reach out to young people to uphold the legacy of Holocaust survivors & refugees. The work of Holocaust Educational Trust & @theajruk.bsky.social is invaluable. We’re proud to continue to work closely with them.
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The 🇩🇪🇬🇧 economies are intertwined, with 🇩🇪 firms employing 450k people in the UK. German Industry UK is a great example of these close ties, representing some 100 members, employing around 100k people. Great meeting GIUK members last night to discuss our shared economic future.
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
German defence tech innovator STARK has opened a 3,700sq meter site in Swindon to produce unmanned systems for NATO and Ukraine. Great to join them for the launch - an outstanding example of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 defence cooperation in the spirit of the #KensingtonTreaty.
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
In two weeks’ time, HM King Charles III will welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the United Kingdom for a State Visit – the first German State Visit to the UK in 27 years.
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Bundeswehr, we face a new, sobering reality - war in Ukraine in the middle of Europe. We stand firm in defending our freedom & security.

The #KensingtonTreaty is of key importance, underlining our shared commitment to peace in Europe.
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hello Edinburgh!

The devolved nations play a crucial role as we deepen the ties between the 🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪 through the #KensingtonTreaty.

I'm delighted to have arrived in Scotland for my first visit as German Ambassador.

Many thanks to Lord Provost Robert Aldridge for the warm welcome!
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today, Germany remembers the November pogroms of 1938.

87 years ago, Jews were targeted in a wave of orchestrated violence in Germany. Jewish shops and synagogues were destroyed. Many Jews were murdered.

These acts of terror paved the way for the Holocaust.
#NeverForget
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A 🇩🇪🇬🇧 Business Forum will facilitate dialogue between our governments and businesses from next year – a direct result of the #KensingtonTreaty. Good to speak about the close ties between our economies with the German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce and members.
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Freedom from torture.
Freedom from slavery.
Freedom of assembly.

We take many rights for granted.

The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 today.

Signed by 12 states in 1950, the ECHR today protects the rights and basic freedoms of millions of people in 46 countries.
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Combating antisemitism and promoting Holocaust remembrance are priorities for Germany. For that reason, @germany.diplo.de has increased its funding for the @wienerlibrary.bsky.social this year. I look forward to continuing the wonderful cooperation during my posting to London.
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM