Jens Hanefeld

Impactful week in DC with Ministers Alabali Radovan
@bmz.de & Klingbeil @bmf-bund.de, the President of 🇩🇪 Federal Bank and top 🇩🇪 business & finance leaders at the IMF/World Bank Summit. Only together can we tackle today’s economic challenges! #GlobalPartnerships ©️: Photothek

Proud to be accredited to the @OAS_official in Washington, D.C. Thank you, @SG_OEA_OAS Albert Ramdin, for your warm welcome! Germany will remain a strong partner to the #OAS and I am looking forward to working with you and your team. #Diplomacy #GermanyOAS

Proud to join @aurubis_ag and @RepRickAllen for the hot commissioning of Aurubis Richmond – the 3rd copper smelter in the U.S.! This $800M+ 🇩🇪 investment creates 240+ good jobs in GA, strengthens America’s copper supply & is a great example of 🇩🇪-🇺🇸 economic cooperation. #GAJobs

Quick stopover in Brussels after the Ambassador's Conference in Berlin. Productive talks with @MarosSefcovic and a visit to NATO HQ. Trade and security are key areas of joint DE, EU, US interest— strengthening the transatlantic partnership in these areas is one of my priorities.

Honored to present my credentials to POTUS on Friday. I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent 🇩🇪 in 🇺🇸 and look forward to deepening the ties between our nations. Excited for what lies ahead. #DiplomacyInAction

Ein gesticktes Bild einer Karte der Ukraine mit einem Vogel und Flaggen.

Every day, the people of #Ukraine demonstrate courage & strength. We stand firmly by their side. Only 🇺🇦 can decide on Ukraine’s borders & future. We must ensure that this will never happen under duress, and we will continue to put pressure on #Russia to end the war. @aussenminister.diplo.de​

Welcome to Washington DC, Chancellor Merz!

Germany will keep supporting Ukraine’s defense. Our latest contribution funds a package of US military equipment under the new NATO PURL mechanism, with up to $500 million.

Chancellor Merz facilitated virtual talks today with @POTUS Trump, @VP Vance, @ZelenskyUA and European leaders on #Ukraine. They’re a strong sign of our close and trusting cooperation with the US. And: There is great unity between the US and Europe on Friday’s talks in Alaska.

I am thrilled to return to DC – this time as Germany’s Ambassador-designate to the US. Our nations share deep friendship, common values, and global responsibility. I look forward to strengthening this partnership, connecting with people across America, and engaging with you!

For diplomats, summer often brings farewells and fresh starts. Ambassador Michaelis has finished his Washington tour—and we're preparing to welcome a new ambassador soon! Stay tuned.

This is a big deal. A German Bundeswehr brigade stationed in Lithuania to help deter Russia and strengthen #NATO’s eastern flank. With 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff, this will be the Bundeswehr’s largest permanent deployment abroad.

I am deeply shocked and outraged by the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff in #Washington. I condemn this antisemitic act of terror. We stand with our colleagues at the Israeli Embassy, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims.

Russia remains a major threat to European security and the international order. That’s why transatlantic dialogue matters. Tonight, I hosted participants of the @cnas.bsky.social and @ecfr.eu Transatlantic Dialogue on Russia — to share insights and reaffirm our unity.

Ambassador speaking to State premier Voigt

Reception at the residence

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I welcomed State Premier Mario Voigt and his delegation from Thuringia, one of Germany’s eastern states. The US is Thuringia’s top trading partner. Some of the state’s cutting-edge exports are hard to replace. But trade & investment flow both ways. Let’s keep strengthening this win-win partnership.

Met with @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social from Missouri today. St Louis was heavily impacted by the storm system that cut a path of destruction through several states this weekend. My deepest condolences to all those affected. Grateful to the first responders working tirelessly in these difficult hours.

Thank you for the excellent call today, Marco Rubio. Our transatlantic partnership – incl. strong NATO ties & support for Ukraine – remains key for peace & security. Looking forward to continuing our dialogue next week in Antalya & beyond.

Today, Germany sent a strong signal of continued support for #Ukraine: more than $12.5 billion in additional military aid through 2029. Because Ukraine must be militarily strong for negotiations to lead to a just and lasting peace. #UDCG

An evening reflecting on the deep interconnectedness of humans and nature. I had the pleasure of hosting poet Leonard Schwartz and artist Heide Hatry to discuss Flacofolio—a bold, genre-defying work inspired by the moving, bewildering case of Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl. #EarthDay #PoetryMonth

Germany is on track to form a new government: our two main democratic parties have reached a coalition agreement. A sign of democratic continuity and the strength of our political institutions.

Research ties between Germany and the US are strong, and both sides benefit. The Max Planck Society recently funded +650 visiting scholars and +930 research projects. It runs four Centers and an Institute in the US. Tonight, I welcomed @max-planck.de President Cramer, here to deepen 🇺🇸-🇩🇪 cooperation.

Germany’s machinery and equipment industry plays a key role in supporting the US economy. Amid new US tariffs on the EU, I had a valuable exchange with VDMA President Bertram Kawlath on how to further strengthen our transatlantic industrial ties.

I’m in New York celebrating 100 years of the German Academic Exchange Service with @daadusa.bsky.social. DAAD has supported 3,000,000+ scholars, including 80,000 transatlantic exchanges. Sharing scientific expertise and experience fuels innovation in our countries and is a pillar of our strength.

Tonight we kick it off in New York with the pre-opening of the Frick Collection. What a wonderful building. What wonderful art. Even more beautiful after renovation.

Germany and California are ideal partners. Aim to further deepen our relationship. Discussed with Gov Newsom @governor.ca.gov how to achieve a new quality in our relations. Will look at initiatives to realize our potential in key sectors such as tech, science and energy. Thank you for having me.

The National Ignition Facility in Livermore is record breaking in fusion research, the energy source of the future. Very impressive and energetic tour by Dr. Ma, who heads the Laboratory’s Inertial Fusion Energy Institutional Initiative. She‘s a true example for the importance of women in science!

It's good to be in Santa Clara at NVIDIA, the largest chip developer in the world. This is where the foundation of AI is being built. People all over the world benefit from these innovations made in the USA. Let's explore possibilities to walk this path into the future together.

Thank you very much, Mayor Lurie, for your warm welcome! Urban communities around the globe face similar challenges, both in the US and Germany. Exchanges like ours are therefore paramount. They empower us to improve the lives of our citizens and cultivate the transatlantic bond on local level.

I’m off to California. Germany is the fourth-largest investor here and a top trading partner. Numerous German companies create job opportunities for Californians, foster economic growth, and fuel innovation. I look forward to exciting discussions on further strengthening our economic partnership.

Today, I’m pleased to honor Dr. Harrison, a distinguished scholar, who has made German history tangible for people in the US and beyond. Through her inspiring work she became a leading transatlantic voice—and an outstanding ambassador of German-American friendship. Thank you for your advocacy!