🇩🇪 State Minister Michael Roth @MiRo_SPD: #HelsinkiFinalAct marks a crucial milestone towards reconciliation between the East and the West. Today, @OSCE still remains the only dialogue forum to discuss necessary pan-European security issues. https://t.co/EiPlXORzCo
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) August 1, 2020
We expect #China to ensure the freedoms and rights guaranteed in the Basic Law. This includes the right to free and fair elections. We have therefore decided to suspend the extradition agreement with #HongKong. – Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas pic.twitter.com/U8xXjw8F28
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 31, 2020
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Humanitarian disaster in #Yemen: in the #UNSC @GermanyUN highlights the perspective of the civil society: this week, Wafa Alsaidy @aerztederwelt & Raja Almasabi briefed members on medical care & situation of people with disabilities.
👉 Learn more: https://t.co/gXT4dlDiVB— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 31, 2020
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Europe demonstrates its capacity to act also in the digital realm: For the first time, EU-27 sanction those responsible for cyber-attacks against Member States. #EuropeUnited #EU2020DE https://t.co/QAHHKHZSEq https://t.co/aAWj8JWmmp
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 30, 2020
Travelling this summer? When entering Germany, you might need to #quarantine. The rules are explained here:https://t.co/U7GBTyjVCH pic.twitter.com/VVqSZmyzPk
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 30, 2020
Concert in spite of #covid19? @kahchun_music brings the annual German-Singaporean Beethoven concert to the virtual 360° stage. More than 1000 people from 25 countries come together in a virtual choir for the "Ode to Joy". Tomorrow starting at 2pm! https://t.co/LdwEDYlbVX pic.twitter.com/nUdqL8da3P
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 29, 2020
The 27 #EU foreign ministers today backed the Franco-German initiative to respond to the situation in #HongKong. Read the Council conclusions adopted today here: https://t.co/rhZ3Gx3XRR #EU2020DE @EUCouncil
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 28, 2020
“I am glad that EU foreign ministers today reached consensus on the situation in #HongKong. If we want to stand up for our values and principles in dealing with #China, we as the #EU must speak with one voice” Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas on EU Council conclusions on Hong Kong pic.twitter.com/0ElP3SQ2L9
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 28, 2020
“For the first time, the disbursal of funds will be linked to respect for rule of law principles. That is a major step in the right direction and a huge opportunity for Europe. Let’s use it!” @MiRo_SPD @FAZ https://t.co/v0m5mJdEXo
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 27, 2020
Europe at Your Fingertips: With augmented reality technology, five protagonists explore more than 20 places & discuss topics like climate change or education. The game “Pathways” is part of the cultural programme of the 🇩🇪 EU Council Presidency. Play here: https://t.co/93NCe400o2
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 27, 2020
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Whether in the Sahel, on Pacific islands or in the Caribbean, the impact of climate change is already being felt and is exacerbating conflicts in many of the world’s regions. @HeikoMaas puts the issue of climate & security on the agenda of the #UNSC: https://t.co/ruJ3j0Jz2T
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 24, 2020
Dialogue with #China in times of # COVID19: Today Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas and his 🇨🇳 counterpart Wang Yi spoke virtually about the situation in #HongKong, EU-China investment agreement, #5G and the resolution of international conflicts in #Libya and #Iran pic.twitter.com/PevC8PRlgy
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 24, 2020
Climate and security is one of the core topics of the German Presidency @UN Security Council. Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas will lead a debate on the subject starting at 4pm. Be there! https://t.co/HUHRrOMSX4
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 24, 2020
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Follow-up on the historic #EUCO at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens: talks between FM @HeikoMaas, his counterpart @NikosDendias, Prime Minister @kmitsotakis and President Sakellaropoulou on a variety of topics (migration & Turkey amongst others) in friendly atmosphere. pic.twitter.com/FDnbZJRtBn
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 21, 2020
Whether it be information campaigns in Bangladesh or producing face masks in refugee camps in Iraq: In April, 🇩🇪 made available 300 million euro for projects to fight #COVID-19. Now, the 🇩🇪 Government will provide an additional 150 million euro in support: https://t.co/63SozYhlh7
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 20, 2020
"It is time for something to be done", said Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg shortly before the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944. Today we remember #Stauffenberg and his co-conspirators who were executed 76 years ago. pic.twitter.com/FfeVczrEEV
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 20, 2020
🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳 How and why were the @UN founded? And, most importantly: what do we want them to look like in the future? Those are the questions our virtual exhibition „75 years of UN – the future we want, the United Nations we need“ addresses. Come visit! https://t.co/l7PSsmueLg 🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 18, 2020
22 years after the adoption of the Rome Statute Germany and the EU reaffirm their commitment to strengthen support for international criminal justice and @IntlCrimCourt as a key actor in the fight against impunity. #ICC #17Julyhttps://t.co/QlSk53R7k3 pic.twitter.com/Ij4DzPTD6L
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 17, 2020
The German Government is shocked about the high numbers of civilian casualties, including many children, after the second air strike in only one week in Yemen. We strongly urge the conflict parties to fully respect international humanitarian law. https://t.co/PshOn3ok3A
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 17, 2020
FM @HeikoMaas: We believe it is wrong to impose #sanctions on each other among partners. What we need is a joint transatlantic position on sanctions against Russia. This effort is made even more difficult by yesterday's US decision. #CAATSA pic.twitter.com/LMB5mh60TE
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 16, 2020
The German Government strongly advocates bilaterally & on a multilateral level for the abolition of the death penalty and the improvement of the human rights situation in Iran. We have clearly addressed these cases with Iran today, also in the framework of the EU presidency. https://t.co/CKQBLnU9WV
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 15, 2020
#Brexit is here, that's for sure. But what are the positions & how do the EU and Great Britain go about the negotiations? The most important answers you find here: https://t.co/YRgw9QDZPJ
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 13, 2020
In July Germany chairs the @UN Security Council. From current crises to global health and climate and security: many topics are on the agenda. Here are our goals for the presidency! #MultilateralismMatters #StrongerUNited #GERinUNSC pic.twitter.com/xZLo9cLfGa
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 12, 2020
FM @HeikoMaas: I am relieved about the extension of the cross-border resolution. It is good news for millions of people in Syria that the Security Council was ultimately able to agree on our compromise proposal. As co-penholders Germany & Belgium fought hard to reach this result. pic.twitter.com/Ec3Ebb6OWD
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 11, 2020
From climate change to #covid19: Cooperation between science and politics is central to solving global problems. @HeikoMaas met with the Presidents of the Alliance of Science Organizations. What the meeting was about: https://t.co/li2C5QAcDL
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 9, 2020
In Northwestern Syria 2.8 million people depend on cross-border humanitarian aid for their survival. We deeply regret that a compromise draft on the cross-border resolution was vetoed in the UNSC. We will continue to work hard to secure an extension of the cross-border mandate. pic.twitter.com/jv3Pgdxyg3
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 7, 2020
Happy to support @IKRK and its activities in the fight against #covid19. Invaluable and much appreciated! https://t.co/odqtTvehun
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 7, 2020
Declaration by Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas, his 🇪🇬, 🇫🇷 & 🇯🇴 colleagues #Sameh_Shoukry @JY_LeDrian @AymanHSafadi following today’s VTC: We exchanged views on the current state of the Middle East Peace Process and its regional implications. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/MDrpWthgXW
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 7, 2020
Looking ahead to close cooperation during the trio presidency: in Ljubljana @HeikoMaas also speaks with the Slovenian President @BorutPahor and Prime Minister Janez Janša. #EuropeUnited pic.twitter.com/BCueAlsSgV
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 3, 2020
Op-ed by Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas with his 🇸🇪 and 🇬🇧 counterparts @AnnLinde and @DominicRaab in @FT: Under the cloud of Covid-19, #Yemen is facing an enormous tragedy. It is high time the international community united in support of its people.
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 3, 2020
Gestionando juntos la crisis: estamos solidarios al lado de América Latina. El Ministro Federal de Relaciones Exteriores @HeikoMaas y otros aliados de América Latina y 🇩🇪 dan juntos una señal de cohesión pic.twitter.com/nV5ti0hPTy
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 2, 2020
Croatia is passing on the baton of the EU Council Presidency to Germany. Why @grlicradman is looking back on an extraordinary Presidency and what the plans of @HeikoMaas are: https://t.co/JWacvJoIF0 #EU2020DE #EuropeUnited
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 2, 2020
Essential to protect existing rights and freedoms of #HongKong residents. 🇩🇪 & its 🇪🇺 partners issued a joint declaration on the adoption of a National Security Legislation on Hong Kong: Concern about detrimental effect on the independence of the judiciary https://t.co/X1CAxWm4aF pic.twitter.com/YEAbKPM72X
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 1, 2020
Let's go! Starting today, Germany takes over the EU Council Presidency for six months. Foreign minister @HeikoMaas explains what we want to do: Together for Europe's recovery. #EU2020DE #EuropeUnited pic.twitter.com/ip566iQDun
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) July 1, 2020
Live: address by foreign minister @HeikoMaas on the foreign policy focus of the German EU Council Presidency at the virtual annual meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations @ECFR: https://t.co/glaGhrIOS5 #EU2020DE
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 29, 2020
Joint Statement by 🇩🇪, 🇫🇷 and 🇮🇹 on the situation in Libya: https://t.co/Y09DfdWHmB
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 25, 2020
"Today’s conference opened a new chapter in the cooperation between 🇸🇩 and the international community. To support Sudan’s reforms international partners pledged 1.8 billion USD." @HeikoMaas #TogetherWithSudan #BerlinSudanConf MORE: https://t.co/0C6bGThf0t
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 25, 2020
Germany has pledged 91 million euro humanitarian support, mainly in the fields of health and food security, at @UNRWA donor conference. Humanitarian consequences of #Covid19 must be countered together. Read more: https://t.co/XeXLsnZ12J
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 23, 2020
¡Hola! Today, Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas is going to Valencia. Spain is back from the #Covid19 crisis & is a close and like-minded partner before the beginning of the German EU Council Presidency: https://t.co/VIR88W9KIJ #EU2020EN #EuropeUnited
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 23, 2020
Shaping urban future together: At last week’s German-Turkish City Partnership Conference experts, representatives of municipalities and youth organizations talked about digitalization, sustainable urban development and youth participation. https://t.co/Qzw8Yfgr9H
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 23, 2020
23/24 June: 2nd Berlin Climate and Security Conference #BCSC2020 at Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. 🇩🇪 proposes to commission comprehensive report on climate-related security risks and will place issue of climate & securtiy on UNSC’s agenda in late July: https://t.co/qBtmJA0TXs
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 22, 2020
“China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong is not in conformity with the Hong Kong Basic Law and its international commitments. We strongly urge the Government of China to re-consider this decision”, G7 Foreign Ministers. pic.twitter.com/4goL5Hq2sk
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 18, 2020
"This is the moment for us to ensure once and for all that the EU is never again called into question." Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas at #PSG20 @DPZ_Berlin.
➡️ Read the whole speech here: https://t.co/QquXrW46M5 pic.twitter.com/VZajKNZ5lb
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 18, 2020
Trio presidency of 🇩🇪🇵🇹🇸🇮: together, we have to overcome the #Covid19 crisis & to work towards a more social, sustainable and democratic Europe. Especially now, 🇪🇺 needs to stand to its values and strengthen the rule of law in all EU member states. https://t.co/RDIbVvUCUz pic.twitter.com/GWTRkUUrGF
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 16, 2020
Exactly 100 years ago, the border between 🇩🇰 & 🇩🇪 was drawn. And starting today, traveling between 🇩🇪🇩🇰 neighbors & friends will be easier. An important step for the border region that is based on free movement. And an important step towards freedom of travel in #EuropeUnited. pic.twitter.com/WzBK6iPVSq
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 15, 2020
Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas on today’s virtual meeting on #Sahel: With @CoalitionSahel and our Partnership for Security and Stability in the Sahel we want to better coordinate our international commitment.https://t.co/sKMhNWkr8Y pic.twitter.com/hJWVLTMnCE
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 12, 2020
Preventing a new nuclear arms race: This week, the 16 members of the Stockholm Initiative discussed in a video call how to strengthen nuclear disarmament despite the global crisis. More info: https://t.co/MgtN9sFCzY
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 11, 2020
FM @HeikoMaas is about to speak @UN Security Council on the mission MINUSMA in Mali. Watch live here at approximately 3.20 pm: @UNWebTV https://t.co/M9Z5G8IwPQ
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 11, 2020
Statement by spokespersons of the 🇩🇪 & 🇯🇴 Foreign Ministries and the 🇵🇸 Prime Minister‘s Office following today‘s joint VTC with 🇩🇪 Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas, 🇯🇴 Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi and 🇵🇸 Prime Minister @DrShtayyeh:https://t.co/d2psAQUGyI pic.twitter.com/AKlGXj9uNT
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 10, 2020
Partnership proves its strength in times of crisis: in response to #COVID19, 🇩🇪 together with partners from #LatinAmerica & #Caribbean wants to strengthen multilateral institutions & improve international cooperation. See the joint declaration by 26 states https://t.co/M76hcqUOyO pic.twitter.com/BzpqfjdjOU
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 9, 2020
Approval of free trade agreement with #EU by National Assembly of #Vietnam sends an important signal: for economic recovery from consequences of #Covid19 pandemic and securing global supply chains, we need an open, rules-based trade system. pic.twitter.com/cMb7H61Cr9
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 8, 2020
There are 46 @UNESCO World Heritage sites in 🇩🇪, ranging from Aachen Cathedral and the Bauhaus sites to the Wadden Sea. Starting on today’s #WorldHeritageDay, @dw_culture will show one of these sites every day – from above! Follow the #DailyDrone! #ShareOurHeritage pic.twitter.com/kyPpRUldpu
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 7, 2020
Whether in Europe, Africa or Asia: a new survey shows that more and more people worldwide are learning German as a foreign language, a total of 15.4 million. How the Federal Foreign Office is committed to promoting German as a foreign language worldwide: https://t.co/Cm9FzxRLrf
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) June 5, 2020
I'm Andreas Michaelis, and it is a privilege to take up my new role as Germany's Ambassador to the UK, a country in which I enjoyed very happy student days. 🇬🇧🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/WeOgTkutqE
— Andreas Michaelis (@GermanAmbUK) June 17, 2020
Covid-19 has further aggravated the situation of countless victims of human trafficking. Today on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, I call to step up efforts to combat trafficking through prevention, criminal prosecution and victim protection!https://t.co/HjyTUm3xbn
— Bärbel Kofler, MdB (@BaerbelKofler) July 30, 2020
“The Syrian regime has violated practically every principle of international law. Its crimes against humanity will not go unpunished, even if it takes time” My @BerlinPolicy Op-Ed @GermanyDiplo @GermanyOnMENA @MaBialecki https://t.co/1eeGLWbBzB
— Niels Annen 🇪🇺 (@NielsAnnen) June 29, 2020
Cyber threats are increasing and evolving, they affect our societies. We will not tolerate such behaviour.
We’re taking further action against cyber-attacks threatening the EU. For the first time, we’re using sanctions against such unacceptable behaviourhttps://t.co/0DTQXWrAz8 pic.twitter.com/wUwo6bm94d— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) July 30, 2020
My statement following US decision on possible sanctions related to International Criminal Court.
Such sanctions are unacceptable and undermine the international criminal justice system.#EU reconfirms its unwavering support for @IntlCrimCourt.https://t.co/feofspG4wE— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 16, 2020
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State Secretaries and Secretaries-General of the Foreign Ministries of EU MS met today via videoconference upon invitation of @HelgaSchmid_EU and @MiguelBergerAA to discuss #EU2020DE priorities and plans to ensure the 🇪🇺 emerges from the crisis stronger: https://t.co/BJB1IcjT4m pic.twitter.com/uMjG88mbHt
— EU2020DE (@EU2020DE) June 12, 2020
This weekend, make sure to take time for a music-filled break! 🎼The concert celebrating the EU Council Presidency hand-over is the perfect opportunity. You can find the entire event playing on 3Sat tonight at 21.15 or online here: https://t.co/P9x26zq3sj pic.twitter.com/dFz4n4QB4P
— EU2020DE (@EU2020DE) July 11, 2020