Tomorrow is #WorldPressFreedomDay !

A society cannot be free if the #media are not.

Together with Estonia, Germany has taken over the chairmanship of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC), a network that campaigns for press freedom worldwide.

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Security in Europe depends on security in the Indo-Pacific.

'We stand together as democracies in competition with authoritarian systems,' said Minister Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock leaving for Australia and New Zealand, two close democratic partners affected by China's increasing assertiveness.

Today, Chancellor Scholz spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. They discussed efforts to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas, a ceasefire, and further improvements in humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip. Steffen Hebestreit 👇bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuel…

German firm Siemens has been designated the 'preferred bidder' to build train sets for the Brightline West high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California.

Siemens will introduce AP220 trainsets, a new generation of high-speed transport tech.

Only 40 days left until the Ukraine Recovery Conference kicks of in #Berlin !

#URC2024 will mobilize international support for the recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization of Ukraine. Bundesentwicklungsministerium MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

Learn about how you can get involved:
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🛫 Germany’s Foreign Minister Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock is visiting Australia, New Zealand and Fiji and uses the trip to send a message to China.

🤝 German #SecurityPolicy is to be strengthened in the region around the #Pacific and Indian Oceans.

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The #EU is not perfect, but it is the best idea Europe has ever had. It was courage, foresight & responsibility that made the enlargement of our union of freedom possible, 20 years ago. It is millions of people on both sides of the Oder that put life into Europe every day.

#G7 climate, energy and environment ministers meeting: agreement to protect the global water, phase out coal by 2035, and goal of reducing plastic pollution.

“The G7 have shown that they are determined to tackle the three existential crises of our time,' Minister Lemke said:

Germany supplied Ukraine with additional arms, including a second Skynex air defence system, ~30,000 rounds of ammunition for the Gepard air defense tank, and ammunition for the Iris-T system.

#EUOpenHouse is soon! Germany will once again be part of this much-loved, FREE spring event with European Union in the U.S..

We hope you will join us & @Franceintheus on Saturday, May 11, to enjoy shared French/German culture, food, music, & more. Visit euopenhouse.org

20 years ago about 75 million people, from the Baltics to the Mediterranean, joined the #EU , thanks to courage & vision of the people who seized the opportunity back then. Find Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock’s OpEd on today’s anniversary & how to take Europe forward published across Europe. A 🧵1/7

Good to meet Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz Olaf Scholz. #Germany makes major contributions to Allied security & is the biggest European contributor of military aid to #Ukraine . The fact that Germany now invests 2% GDP in defence matters for us all.

Together with 17 other states we call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas for over 200 days. They include our own citizens. The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern.

This report lays bare the chilling facts of #Russia ’s crimes in Ukraine—from arbitrary detentions to extrajudicial killings. Russia deliberately targets civilians. This must stop. #OSCE plays a pivotal role in ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable. #MoscowMechanism

It’s a wrap: #Petersberg2024 brought together decision makers from all around the globe to build a joint understanding of climate actions, discuss priorities and deliver on the Paris Agreement, ahead of COP29 AZ.

Thanks to everyone for two days of commitment!

Today, the German Embassy attended an interfaith celebration of life for the 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed. Deaths during selfless service sadden us, but those gathered to cherish their memories gave us hope for better protection of humanitarian workers and civilians.

Germany's Hannover Messe 2024 is well underway. It's one of the most influential industrial fairs in the world, bringing together over 4,000 companies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and digital industries.

#HM24 is placing an emphasis on sustainable industry.

The USA has just approved additional aid for Ukraine. This is good news for both #Ukraine and the West – and bad news for Putin and his allies.

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Germany is making significant contributions to clearing land in Ukraine. In Mykolaiv I visited a training for deminers and the demonstration of a new demining machine boosting mechanical demining capacities. Thanks to our partners Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine & The HALO Trust

German frigate Hessen completed its 58-day Red Sea mission protecting civilian ships from Houthi attacks, part of a EU operation.

'Germany and its partners will not stand idly by while Houthi militias carry out attacks that violate international law,' said Minister Pistorius.