German Embassy London
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An agentic AI that massively speeds up planning and approval procedures of hydrogen infrastructure projects has won Germany the Best Use of AI in Government Services award.
The code, developed by Germany's Ministry of Digital Transformation, will now be open-sourced for wider use.
The code, developed by Germany's Ministry of Digital Transformation, will now be open-sourced for wider use.
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
An agentic AI that massively speeds up planning and approval procedures of hydrogen infrastructure projects has won Germany the Best Use of AI in Government Services award.
The code, developed by Germany's Ministry of Digital Transformation, will now be open-sourced for wider use.
The code, developed by Germany's Ministry of Digital Transformation, will now be open-sourced for wider use.
🇩🇪 Human Rights Commissioner: "I strongly deplore the imposition of a 20-year sentence on Jimmy Lai in 🇭🇰. The harsh sentence against the media entrepreneur&democracy activist, who also holds 🇬🇧 citizenship is deeply troubling, particularly on humanitarian grounds. I call for his immediate release!"1/3
February 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
🇩🇪 Human Rights Commissioner: "I strongly deplore the imposition of a 20-year sentence on Jimmy Lai in 🇭🇰. The harsh sentence against the media entrepreneur&democracy activist, who also holds 🇬🇧 citizenship is deeply troubling, particularly on humanitarian grounds. I call for his immediate release!"1/3
One of the greatest UK-German duos of all time is releasing a third Gruffalo book: Gruffalo Granny.
The decades-long artistic partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has seen the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 dream team release 30+ books.
Here's to more Grüffelo! 🤩
The decades-long artistic partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has seen the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 dream team release 30+ books.
Here's to more Grüffelo! 🤩
February 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
One of the greatest UK-German duos of all time is releasing a third Gruffalo book: Gruffalo Granny.
The decades-long artistic partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has seen the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 dream team release 30+ books.
Here's to more Grüffelo! 🤩
The decades-long artistic partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has seen the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 dream team release 30+ books.
Here's to more Grüffelo! 🤩
⛷️🏒⛸️ The 25th Winter Olympic Games are starting today in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo with athletes from over 90 countries.
More than 180 athletes will represent 🇩🇪, competing in alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey and many more.
Viel Erfolg, Team Germany!
More than 180 athletes will represent 🇩🇪, competing in alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey and many more.
Viel Erfolg, Team Germany!
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
⛷️🏒⛸️ The 25th Winter Olympic Games are starting today in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo with athletes from over 90 countries.
More than 180 athletes will represent 🇩🇪, competing in alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey and many more.
Viel Erfolg, Team Germany!
More than 180 athletes will represent 🇩🇪, competing in alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey and many more.
Viel Erfolg, Team Germany!
The Bundeswehr’s 45th Panzer Brigade stationed in Lithuania is a crucial military contribution towards NATO's deterrence and defence.
Today it assumed command of NATO‘s Multinational Battlegroup Lithuania, bringing its total personnel in 🇱🇹 to 1,800. #WeInvestInFreedom
Today it assumed command of NATO‘s Multinational Battlegroup Lithuania, bringing its total personnel in 🇱🇹 to 1,800. #WeInvestInFreedom
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The Bundeswehr’s 45th Panzer Brigade stationed in Lithuania is a crucial military contribution towards NATO's deterrence and defence.
Today it assumed command of NATO‘s Multinational Battlegroup Lithuania, bringing its total personnel in 🇱🇹 to 1,800. #WeInvestInFreedom
Today it assumed command of NATO‘s Multinational Battlegroup Lithuania, bringing its total personnel in 🇱🇹 to 1,800. #WeInvestInFreedom
🧳 Wichtig: Reisende in das Vereinigte Königreich brauchen eine elektronische Einreisegenehmigung (ETA).
🛂 Ein Nachweis über eine Reisegenehmigung oder Ausnahmeregelung wird ab dem 25. Februar 2026 verpflichtend.
ℹ️ gov.uk/eta
🛂 Ein Nachweis über eine Reisegenehmigung oder Ausnahmeregelung wird ab dem 25. Februar 2026 verpflichtend.
ℹ️ gov.uk/eta
February 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🧳 Wichtig: Reisende in das Vereinigte Königreich brauchen eine elektronische Einreisegenehmigung (ETA).
🛂 Ein Nachweis über eine Reisegenehmigung oder Ausnahmeregelung wird ab dem 25. Februar 2026 verpflichtend.
ℹ️ gov.uk/eta
🛂 Ein Nachweis über eine Reisegenehmigung oder Ausnahmeregelung wird ab dem 25. Februar 2026 verpflichtend.
ℹ️ gov.uk/eta
Rita Süssmuth, former President of the Bundestag, passed away on 1 February at the age of 88.
She was a Member of the Bundestag from 1987-2002 and the second woman to hold the office of Bundestag President, from 1988-1998.
Today, the flags on the Bundestag are flying at half mast in her honour.
She was a Member of the Bundestag from 1987-2002 and the second woman to hold the office of Bundestag President, from 1988-1998.
Today, the flags on the Bundestag are flying at half mast in her honour.
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Rita Süssmuth, former President of the Bundestag, passed away on 1 February at the age of 88.
She was a Member of the Bundestag from 1987-2002 and the second woman to hold the office of Bundestag President, from 1988-1998.
Today, the flags on the Bundestag are flying at half mast in her honour.
She was a Member of the Bundestag from 1987-2002 and the second woman to hold the office of Bundestag President, from 1988-1998.
Today, the flags on the Bundestag are flying at half mast in her honour.
Students from the German School London and the Jewish Community Secondary School gave a powerful and moving Holocaust Memorial concert with Ensemble 360.
The Voices of Justice concert was a joint project between @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Learning from the Righteous and @theajruk.bsky.social. #HMD2026
The Voices of Justice concert was a joint project between @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Learning from the Righteous and @theajruk.bsky.social. #HMD2026
January 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Students from the German School London and the Jewish Community Secondary School gave a powerful and moving Holocaust Memorial concert with Ensemble 360.
The Voices of Justice concert was a joint project between @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Learning from the Righteous and @theajruk.bsky.social. #HMD2026
The Voices of Justice concert was a joint project between @wigmore-hall.org.uk, Learning from the Righteous and @theajruk.bsky.social. #HMD2026
NEW WORLD RECORD AT BEACH-BASKET-CARRYING WORLD CUP
At the Strandkorb-WM, teams carry a 60kg beach basket over 20m of frozen sand.
The previous record of 4.91sec was smashed at the tournament's 18th edition as beach-basket-ironmen Phillip Schmidt & Finley Liemen clinched gold in 4.56!
At the Strandkorb-WM, teams carry a 60kg beach basket over 20m of frozen sand.
The previous record of 4.91sec was smashed at the tournament's 18th edition as beach-basket-ironmen Phillip Schmidt & Finley Liemen clinched gold in 4.56!
January 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM
NEW WORLD RECORD AT BEACH-BASKET-CARRYING WORLD CUP
At the Strandkorb-WM, teams carry a 60kg beach basket over 20m of frozen sand.
The previous record of 4.91sec was smashed at the tournament's 18th edition as beach-basket-ironmen Phillip Schmidt & Finley Liemen clinched gold in 4.56!
At the Strandkorb-WM, teams carry a 60kg beach basket over 20m of frozen sand.
The previous record of 4.91sec was smashed at the tournament's 18th edition as beach-basket-ironmen Phillip Schmidt & Finley Liemen clinched gold in 4.56!
In a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chancellor Merz said he condemns in the strongest terms the systematic destruction of civil Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The Chancellor said he welcomes efforts for ceasefire and that Ukraine needs a just and lasting peace.
January 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM
In a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Chancellor Merz said he condemns in the strongest terms the systematic destruction of civil Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The Chancellor said he welcomes efforts for ceasefire and that Ukraine needs a just and lasting peace.
EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. Statement by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul 👇
January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. Statement by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul 👇
140 years ago today, Karl Benz changed the world when he patented his 'Benz Patent-Motorwagen Nr. 1'.
The three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine was granted German patent No. 37435 on 29 January 1886.
The three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine was granted German patent No. 37435 on 29 January 1886.
January 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM
140 years ago today, Karl Benz changed the world when he patented his 'Benz Patent-Motorwagen Nr. 1'.
The three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine was granted German patent No. 37435 on 29 January 1886.
The three-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder petrol engine was granted German patent No. 37435 on 29 January 1886.
Huge thanks to all the 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪 journalists who came along to our annual Franco-German reception for press contacts in the UK, jointly hosted with our brilliant colleagues at the French Embassy.
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Huge thanks to all the 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪 journalists who came along to our annual Franco-German reception for press contacts in the UK, jointly hosted with our brilliant colleagues at the French Embassy.
It's vital that 🇬🇧🇩🇪 are on top of the newest technologies and are able to produce critical components such as batteries at scale.
Deputy Ambassador Doktor hosted 🇩🇪 battery experts & Innovate UK to deepen 🇩🇪🇬🇧 battery ecosystem ties, as outlined in the #KensingtonTreaty.
Deputy Ambassador Doktor hosted 🇩🇪 battery experts & Innovate UK to deepen 🇩🇪🇬🇧 battery ecosystem ties, as outlined in the #KensingtonTreaty.
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It's vital that 🇬🇧🇩🇪 are on top of the newest technologies and are able to produce critical components such as batteries at scale.
Deputy Ambassador Doktor hosted 🇩🇪 battery experts & Innovate UK to deepen 🇩🇪🇬🇧 battery ecosystem ties, as outlined in the #KensingtonTreaty.
Deputy Ambassador Doktor hosted 🇩🇪 battery experts & Innovate UK to deepen 🇩🇪🇬🇧 battery ecosystem ties, as outlined in the #KensingtonTreaty.
Germany's GDP is projected to grow +1% in 2026 and +1.3% in 2027, according to the German government's Annual Economic Report, published today. #Jahreswirtschaftsbericht @bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Germany's GDP is projected to grow +1% in 2026 and +1.3% in 2027, according to the German government's Annual Economic Report, published today. #Jahreswirtschaftsbericht @bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de
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Germany and the UK will deepen cooperation on developing renewable energy infrastructure in the North Sea, with a particular focus on Offshore Hybrid Assets.
Connecting offshore wind farms to multiple countries, OHAs speed up offshore energy connection. #KensingtonTreaty
Germany and the UK will deepen cooperation on developing renewable energy infrastructure in the North Sea, with a particular focus on Offshore Hybrid Assets.
Connecting offshore wind farms to multiple countries, OHAs speed up offshore energy connection. #KensingtonTreaty
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Germany and the UK will deepen cooperation on developing renewable energy infrastructure in the North Sea, with a particular focus on Offshore Hybrid Assets.
Connecting offshore wind farms to multiple countries, OHAs speed up offshore energy connection. #KensingtonTreaty
Germany and the UK will deepen cooperation on developing renewable energy infrastructure in the North Sea, with a particular focus on Offshore Hybrid Assets.
Connecting offshore wind farms to multiple countries, OHAs speed up offshore energy connection. #KensingtonTreaty
Climate action is a question of security, of our very existence.
Ahead of COP31, we brought stakeholders together for vital conversations on strengthening international climate cooperation and formulating our COP positions at the Embassy's first Climate Talk of 2026. #GermanClimateAction
Ahead of COP31, we brought stakeholders together for vital conversations on strengthening international climate cooperation and formulating our COP positions at the Embassy's first Climate Talk of 2026. #GermanClimateAction
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Climate action is a question of security, of our very existence.
Ahead of COP31, we brought stakeholders together for vital conversations on strengthening international climate cooperation and formulating our COP positions at the Embassy's first Climate Talk of 2026. #GermanClimateAction
Ahead of COP31, we brought stakeholders together for vital conversations on strengthening international climate cooperation and formulating our COP positions at the Embassy's first Climate Talk of 2026. #GermanClimateAction
Chancellor Merz: Europe has awoken. Our European unity contributed towards the successful negotiation for Greenland. Germany, as a NATO ally, will do more for the High North's security within NATO's framework. I assured Mette Frederiksen und Jens-Frederik Nielsen of this.
January 28, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Chancellor Merz: Europe has awoken. Our European unity contributed towards the successful negotiation for Greenland. Germany, as a NATO ally, will do more for the High North's security within NATO's framework. I assured Mette Frederiksen und Jens-Frederik Nielsen of this.
On 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. The inconceivable extent of Nazi atrocities came to light.
Our responsibility remains: Antisemitism has no place in Germany. Today and always, we remember the systematic murder of Jews. #WeRemember #HolocaustMemorialDay
Our responsibility remains: Antisemitism has no place in Germany. Today and always, we remember the systematic murder of Jews. #WeRemember #HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM
On 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. The inconceivable extent of Nazi atrocities came to light.
Our responsibility remains: Antisemitism has no place in Germany. Today and always, we remember the systematic murder of Jews. #WeRemember #HolocaustMemorialDay
Our responsibility remains: Antisemitism has no place in Germany. Today and always, we remember the systematic murder of Jews. #WeRemember #HolocaustMemorialDay
DANKE to everyone who took part in #ShoutOutForGerman week! 🖤❤️💛
We loved seeing so much joy, enthusiasm and love for the German language!
We loved seeing so much joy, enthusiasm and love for the German language!
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
DANKE to everyone who took part in #ShoutOutForGerman week! 🖤❤️💛
We loved seeing so much joy, enthusiasm and love for the German language!
We loved seeing so much joy, enthusiasm and love for the German language!
Today, Germany is hosting the international North Sea Summit in Hamburg.
Guests include heads of state and government & energy ministers from 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇸🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴, as well as the EU and NATO.
The focus is on expanding cross-border cooperation on supplying energy to Europe.
Guests include heads of state and government & energy ministers from 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇸🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴, as well as the EU and NATO.
The focus is on expanding cross-border cooperation on supplying energy to Europe.
January 26, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Today, Germany is hosting the international North Sea Summit in Hamburg.
Guests include heads of state and government & energy ministers from 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇸🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴, as well as the EU and NATO.
The focus is on expanding cross-border cooperation on supplying energy to Europe.
Guests include heads of state and government & energy ministers from 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇸🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴, as well as the EU and NATO.
The focus is on expanding cross-border cooperation on supplying energy to Europe.
Reposted by German Embassy London
The Iranian regime is trying to cover up its crimes – through internet blackouts, disinformation campaigns, and repression. But it will not succeed. Today, the UN Human Rights Council convenes, at the initiative of Germany and close partners.1/2
January 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The Iranian regime is trying to cover up its crimes – through internet blackouts, disinformation campaigns, and repression. But it will not succeed. Today, the UN Human Rights Council convenes, at the initiative of Germany and close partners.1/2
🛑 "That's it – only German now!"
Ex-England, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Cologne striker Tony Woodcock learned to speak German during his time at 1. FC Köln.
Tony's #ShoutOutForGerman advice: anyone can learn German!
Ex-England, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Cologne striker Tony Woodcock learned to speak German during his time at 1. FC Köln.
Tony's #ShoutOutForGerman advice: anyone can learn German!
January 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🛑 "That's it – only German now!"
Ex-England, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Cologne striker Tony Woodcock learned to speak German during his time at 1. FC Köln.
Tony's #ShoutOutForGerman advice: anyone can learn German!
Ex-England, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Cologne striker Tony Woodcock learned to speak German during his time at 1. FC Köln.
Tony's #ShoutOutForGerman advice: anyone can learn German!
From haggis ("sehr gut!") to political talks, Deputy Ambassador Doktor's trip to Scotland saw him join a Burns Night supper, speak at @EdinburghUni and meet with @BenMacpherson, MSPs and the 🇩🇪🏴 community.
The #KensingtonTreaty is boosting ties between 🇩🇪 and the 🇬🇧's nations.
The #KensingtonTreaty is boosting ties between 🇩🇪 and the 🇬🇧's nations.
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
From haggis ("sehr gut!") to political talks, Deputy Ambassador Doktor's trip to Scotland saw him join a Burns Night supper, speak at @EdinburghUni and meet with @BenMacpherson, MSPs and the 🇩🇪🏴 community.
The #KensingtonTreaty is boosting ties between 🇩🇪 and the 🇬🇧's nations.
The #KensingtonTreaty is boosting ties between 🇩🇪 and the 🇬🇧's nations.
A German company has launched its AI-powered predictive railway maintenance system in the UK, which could reduce delays and lower costs.
Using sensors and machine learning, Konux's CoBrix system can help predict potential infrastructure failures in advance. #ResearchInGermany
Using sensors and machine learning, Konux's CoBrix system can help predict potential infrastructure failures in advance. #ResearchInGermany
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
A German company has launched its AI-powered predictive railway maintenance system in the UK, which could reduce delays and lower costs.
Using sensors and machine learning, Konux's CoBrix system can help predict potential infrastructure failures in advance. #ResearchInGermany
Using sensors and machine learning, Konux's CoBrix system can help predict potential infrastructure failures in advance. #ResearchInGermany