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Susanne Baumann

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German Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Follow the German Embassy London: @uk.diplo.de‬

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In today's geopolitical context, making our economies more resilient and less dependent is not only imperative for growth, but also for national security. Excellent exchange with the British Chambers of Commerce's Shevaun Haviland, colleagues from EU member states, CPTPP members and others.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery stands as an enduring monument to international reconciliation. My heartfelt thanks to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal for attending the inauguration of the cemetery's new History Centre.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Poignant celebration of 🇬🇧🇩🇪 reconciliation and the opening of the History Centre at Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery with the Dean of Windsor Christopher Cocksworth, @cwgc.bsky.social's Steve Hill, 🇩🇪 Education Ministry's Michael Brand & a moving performance by Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In our times of polarisation, I draw inspiration from an almost forgotten champion of human rights: George Forster, a visionary thinker ahead of his time. @andreawulf.bsky.social "The Traveller" tells his story. Thanks to her & Misha Glenny for an inspiring talk at the Embassy!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Germany's Basic Law provides for equivalent living conditions across 🇩🇪's 16 Länder. With devolution a UK priority, our #KensingtonTreaty talk explored deepening 🇩🇪🇬🇧 cooperation on this. Regional gov't brings democracy closer to the people - vital when democracy is under attack.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇩🇪 ties are strong. Germany is a key foreign investor; German tourists love it there (understandably!), half a million coming each year. It's been great being back in Scotland - with a jam-packed programme 🧵
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
European nations working together on foreign policy has never been as important as it is now. Today, the Weimar Triangle celebrates its 35th birthday. This alliance between 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱, often together with close partners like 🇬🇧, is a key vehicle of close European cooperation.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Germany stands by the International Criminal Court. It has exposed the most serious crimes against humanity and held those responsible to account. If there are shortcomings then they should be criticised. However, there is no a reason to fundamentally question this institution.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
CCEA's decision to discontinue German qualifications is regrettable. It risks depriving Northern Ireland’s youth of career opportunities and closes a window to Europe for them. I’m grateful to teachers & schools working for language learning every day. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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CCEA: Some GCSE and A-level subjects to be scrapped in NI
The Northern Ireland exams board CCEA says the subjects will not be offered from the end of the decade.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Military and civilian cooperation between 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧 is moving forwards thanks to the #KensingtonTreaty. Fantastic to hear about this great potential from stakeholders of the German and British defence, aviation and aerospace industry at the Farnborough International Airshow.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Very welcome news that the UK's participation in the EU's €90bn Ukraine Support Loan has been approved. A great example of our shared commitment to supporting 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes and a vital step for the freedom and security of Europe as a whole.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
From deeper defence partnership, developing North Sea energy infrastructure to paving the way for a direct rail link & facilitating people-to-people exchange, the #KensingtonTreaty covers the whole range of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations. The groundbreaking treaty was signed a year ago today.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Boosting impact & visibility - the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD has joined the Goethe-Institut at its premises in South Kensington. In the #KensingtonTreaty spirit, these giants of 🇩🇪 soft power are creating new momentum for cultural & academic cooperation & exchange.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We're stepping up 🇩🇪🇬🇧 AI safety cooperation. Germany's Digital Minister Wildberger & @lizforleicester.bsky.social agreed to strengthen collaboration, incl. between the AI Security Institute & planned 🇩🇪 equivalent. We don't lack ideas, talent or companies – just need discipline to scale up operations!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Representation matters. The International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy recognises the crucial contribution of female leaders. Proud to have hosted women shaping international policy, incl. Angela Merkel, 1st female 🇩🇪 Chancellor & Cathy Ashton, 1st female 🇪🇺 High Representative.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Congratulations to Angela Merkel on her @cam.ac.uk honorary doctorate for leadership in int'l relations. Meeting with students, they discussed their experiences of today's global insecurity and the need for a positive outlook in shaping one's own future.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
75 years of diplomatic relations 🇩🇪🇬🇧
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
At the #Königswinter conference in Manchester, we're looking at deepening 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties further, discussing European security, energy transition, and a stronger partnership for business & society. Great that so many Young Königswinter participants are here!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
German business is a strong partner for the UK - from life sciences and medtech to automotive and advanced manufacturing 🇩🇪🇬🇧 Excellent exchange with Minister @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social and leading German companies on the UK Modern Industrial Strategy, one year on.
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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A pleasure to meet with Ambassador Baumann @uk.diplo.de today. I affirmed our commitment to deeper ties with the EU and we discussed the opportunities for greater collaboration between our two nations on defence, trade and space. 🇬🇧 🤝 🇩🇪
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Excellent 🇩🇪🇬🇧 cooperation is taking place at universities. @cam.ac.uk's successful strategic partnership with @lmu.de is a great example! Really pleased to also see the great work of the DAAD Cambridge Hub, which provides funding to students, researchers & academics.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We know about the extraordinary work teachers and advocates of German do day in and day out. Their dedication opens doors and inspires. Today we celebrated them with an award ceremony. "Danke" to all those who do this work to open doors to new cultures, friendships and opportunities!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Airbus is a 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪 success story! And an excellent example for building European resilience and technological sovereignty. Many thanks to my 🇫🇷&🇪🇸 counterparts and the great Airbus staff in Filton for an inspiring discussion of the challenges facing us over the next decade.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We’re strengthening 🇩🇪🇬🇧 Parliamentary ties. Bundestag President Julia Klöckner was in London meeting with @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk, @lordspeaker.parliament.uk, Deputy PM, Archbishop of Canterbury & others. Talks focused on populism, social media, engaging young people & 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺 defence cooperation.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Grateful for the opportunity to talk with First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social about the close cooperation between 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺. We discussed some of the many opportunities to deepen our cooperation further - from the economy to energy to technology. A lot we can do together!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
With Kultur Ensemble we have opened a shared space for exchange, creativity and mutual inspiration.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
On Democracy - Elif Shafak and Nino Haratischwili explored the connection between literature and democratic resilience. Big thanks to two outstanding contemporary authors and literary expert Rosie Goldsmith.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Thank you to NATO Maritime Command in Northwood for insights into current challenges & ongoing planning of NATO’s maritime and naval air forces across the Alliance’s areas of interest. Germany's commitment to NATO is unwavering.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
77 years ago today, the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) was promulgated. It's Germany's bulwark against authoritarianism - protecting democracy, human dignity, freedom & the rule of law. It was at the 1948 London Conference that 🇬🇧 & other Western allies called for the constitution.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
External actors try to undermine our democracies at a time when we also see political & societal fragmentation domestically. Discussed how to increase democratic resilience with experts, students & civil society from 🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪. #KensingtonTreaty
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Especially in our current climate it is vital to cooperate across borders to step up our fight against antisemitism in all its forms. With Lord John Mann and @jon4highpeak.bsky.social I discussed how we can improve the protection of Jewish communities in our countries together.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
2026 marks 70 years of the Federal Intelligence Service, the BND. 🇩🇪🇬🇧 intelligence cooperation is keeping us safe in a rapidly changing security landscape. The #KensingtonTreaty strengthened these ties, e.g. with a pledge to jointly fight hybrid threats & foreign interference.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The UK and EU are working to improve trade in agricultural goods and food. Parliaments play a central role in scrutinising the process. Today, I discussed the opportunities arising from the 🇪🇺🇬🇧 reset with MPs on the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee. @hoccommittees.parliament.uk
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Thank you very much for the kind welcome, @lordspeaker.parliament.uk. 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations are at an all-time high thanks to the #KensingtonTreaty. It was very good to discuss the close parliamentary ties between 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧, our joint work in supporting Ukraine as well as defence cooperation.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
For 55 years the German School in London has provided outstanding teaching. It was an honour to present it with the German School Abroad certificate of excellence, signed by German President Steinmeier. Congratulations to all the dedicated staff for their inspirational work!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
It was a great honour to attend the Liberation Day celebrations in Jersey this year, on the 81st anniversary of the end of German occupation.   Germany is truly grateful for the friendship of the people of Jersey as well as all the Channel Islands.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Today’s fragile world shows why close 🇪🇺🇬🇧 ties, from defence to economic security to mobility, are in the interests of all our citizens. The EU, its member states & the UK can only tackle global challenges jointly. That's why the 🇪🇺🇬🇧 reset is of strategic importance! #EuropeDay
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In Guernsey, we discussed 🇩🇪🇬🇬 ties - past and present. One year after Biberach & Guernsey signed the Framework of Friendship Arrangement, it's good to see lively exchange between young musicians. At the German military cemetery I laid a wreath in memory of those buried there.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I am visiting the Channel Islands of Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey, as they celebrate their liberation from German occupation 81 years ago. I started my journey in Alderney. Many thanks to William Tate, President of the States of Alderney and his wife, for the hospitality.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
81 years ago, World War II ended in Europe. 8 May marks Germany’s defeat and its liberation from the inhumanity & tyranny of the Nazi regime. Germany was then given a new chance – to develop into today’s democracy, firmly anchored in the EU & NATO. I am deeply grateful for this.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We need sustainable economic progress to counter today's global challenges. At Bayer UK, we discussed the need for closer 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺 ties to boost innovation & trade in Europe. Also: Reading's BayLab is a great example of how to get young people interested in research & development.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Deeply shocked by today’s antisemitic attack in Golders Green. My thoughts are with the victims, whom I wish a full and speedy recovery, and with the UK’s Jewish community. We must continue to fight antisemitism and extremism in all their forms.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
As geopolitical tensions rise, Europe’s security, resilience & prosperity depend on closer 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇪🇺 cooperation. At the Germany-UK Business-Government Forum, 🇩🇪 Economics Minister Reiche, 🇬🇧 Business Secretary Peter Kyle & business leaders turn shared challenges into joint action.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A 🇩🇪 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol & reconnaissance aircraft has for the first time been deployed to Lossiemouth under the 🇩🇪🇬🇧 #KensingtonTreaty. A strong example of UK-German defence cooperation and a key contribution to security on NATO’s Northern Flank.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy St George’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Did you know there’s a tiny place called “England” on the North Sea coast of Germany? This “England” is located on the Nordstrand peninsula in North Frisia. Not sure if St George’s Day is celebrated there, but we love a good 🇩🇪🇬🇧 link!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Berlin has a thriving startup scene, with a new startup founded every 14 hours 🚀 Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey is in town for London Fintech Week, championing the strong partnership between the two great innovation hubs Berlin and London.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Today, Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100. The late monarch remains much admired in Germany, where she was welcomed on five state visits between 1965 & 2015. Germany will always be grateful for her commitment to the friendship between our two countries.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties are thriving due to the #KensingtonTreaty. Take Bristol, for example: twinned with Hanover in 1947 in the spirit of reconciliation, it now has dynamic business, academic & cultural ties with 🇩🇪. Its strong German teaching means @bristoluni.bsky.social is a big contributor to this!
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
With the #KensingtonTreaty we’re strengthening 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties. Great progress is being made. This week, we’ve hosted delegations from the Munich Center for Machine Learning, boosting AI collaboration, and from Dortmund, marking the new Wizz Air London–Dortmund flight connection.
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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Great honour - I was able to join Secretary of State Peter Kyle as he presented Karl John, a German offshore wind specialist at Department for Business and Trade with an OBE for services to offshore wind investment & supply chain development in the UK. Congratulations, Karl John!
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