Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London

Chancellor Merkel welcomes President Obama at the Federal Chancellery

Germany welcomes Preisdent Obama in Berlin

Germany welcomes US President Barack Obama to Berlin for an official visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. His official programme on Wednesday, 19 June is densely packed with appointments, including political talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, a public speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Pariser Platz and a festive dinner. The main topics of discussion will be the further development of German-American relations and a multitude of international issues, including the situation in Syria.

Chancellor Merkel at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne

Creating Growth Together

The G8 summit ended yesterday afternoon. It brought progress in fields as diverse as the situation in Syria, the start of a EU-US Free Trade Agreement, a firm commitment to worldwide growth and progress on tax evasion on a global scale.

Sir Antonio Pappano, Music Director at the Royal Opera House

Celebration of new ‘Parsifal’ Production by Royal Opera House

On Thursday, 13 June 2013, Ambassador Georg Boomgaarden welcomed high-ranking guests from politics, the diplomatic corps, business and culture to a special musical evening to celebrate the Royal Opera House’s forthcoming production of Richard Wagner’s opera ‘Parsifal’ at his residence on Belgrave Square.

Centre for European Reform Anniversary Reception

Centre for European Reform 15th Anniversary Reception

On Monday, 10 June 2013, the Leader of the Opposition, The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, addressed a distinguished audience of politicians, decision-makers and journalists at the German Ambassador's Residence on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Centre for European Reform.

Now open for Entries: dena Energy Efficiency Award 2013

Businesses in industry and production are invited to submit energy efficiency projects for the international Energy Efficiency Award 2013 organised by Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency. Deadline: 30 June 2013.

M100 Young European Journalists 2013: Call for Application

This year‘s M100 Young European Journalists Workshop focuses on the media influence on the political and social debate in Europe. Young journalists between 18 and 26 years old from all over Europe (including non-EU countries) can apply until 1 July 2013.