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Join us at URI next month for A Celebration of German Creativity: Art, Science and Engineering in RI! Germans of various fields will present on their career paths and current endeavors. Following the presentations, guests can network while enjoying classic 🇩🇪 cuisine.
Last weekend, German Clubs at #Harvard #BU #Northeastern and #Brown met for the 1st meeting of a New England German Students Network. We were happy to support the initiative. It builds upon the substantial numbers of 🇩🇪 students at NE universities, as well as Americans interested in 🇩🇪. Viel Erfolg!
CLOSURE MONDAY 2/23: Due to the snow emergency, the German Consulate Boston will be closed on Monday, 2/23. Stay safe and warm!
Yesterday, I paid my respects at Brown University to the victims of the senseless tragedy that occurred there last week. My thoughts are also with the MIT community and the family of Prof. Nuno Loureiro. -SK
@germanyinusa on X: European leaders unite to back Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, committing to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic region.🕊️🇺🇦
Yesterday the German Federal Government announced Germany’s first-ever Space Safety and Security Strategy. The strategy seeks to address the role of space in both civilian and military matters, in alignment with the German government’s goal of “Security, Prosperity, and Freedom.”
It was a privilege to be a juror in the inaugural GAC essay contest, which asked respondents what steps they would take to reinvigorate the transatlantic partnership. During the conference I recognized the finalists: Samuel Hasenpusch, Febin Roy, and Maximilian Schlenker. Well done!
Today, the US observes #VeteransDay. 🇩🇪 and 🇺🇸 share a special military history, with hundreds of thousands of 🇺🇸 troops stationed in Germany since 1949. Their service has been a core part of our partnership. The U.S. maintains 40+ military installations in Germany, which support our mutual security.
After WWII, the Nuremberg Trials marked the first instance of individuals being held accountable for state criminality. How has their legacy impacted public opinion and legal standards into the 21st century? Join in person or online. Learn more and RSVP here: events.uconn.edu/human-rights...
📢TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY📢 Want to learn more about German business and culture in New England? Join us 10/28 at UNH in Durham, NH, for the Oktoberfest of Ideas, an evening of short presentations and networking. Free, RSVP required. Learn more and register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfes...
Team 🇩🇪 in New England: Yesterday we met with partners in the region for a strategy session to coordinate about 🇩🇪’s foreign policy priorities - security, freedom, and prosperity - in our daily work. We also discussed upcoming big events in the region, including the World Cup and SailBoston.
The German Consulate Boston wishes the Jewish community in New England a happy and healthy new year!
Great to meet New England Patriots alumni from Germany Sebastian Vollmer and Markus Kuhn at the Patriots’ “Football & Freunde” event this past weekend! The event highlighted German culture and German players’ contributions to the team throughout the years. Go Pats! 🏈
There are many beautiful villages in the Alps, but one is truly above the rest: Oberstdorf. (Props if you get the pun 😉) Located deep in the Alps, Oberstdorf is Germany’s southernmost city. Whether in summer or winter, there are many ways to experience the wealth of natural scenery in the area.
Want to gaze into the galaxy? Do it in Germany! Located only 40 miles away from Berlin, Westhavelland Nature Park was designated as Germany’s first Dark Sky Reserve in 2014. Due to the lack of light pollution, the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye.
📢STUDY AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN 🇩🇪: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES NOW LIVE! 📢 The DAAD USA offers a wide range of programs for the 2026/2027 academic year for international students, doctoral candidates and early career researchers. Check them out here: www2.daad.de/deutschland/...
The 2025 UEFA Women’s Championship begins today in🇨🇭and naturally, we’re rooting for Team 🇩🇪! The team has won the EURO trophy 8 times and most recently came in 2nd place at the 2022 tournament. Want to catch the first match of Team 🇩🇪? They’ll be playing against 🇵🇱 on July 4 at 3pm Eastern time.
Apply now for the German federal parliament’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), which offers young college graduates the chance to gain first-hand experience of Germany's system of parliamentary government! Deadline: 7/31/25. Learn more: www.germany.info/us-en/welcom...
Last week we celebrated Jörg Süßenbach, who is leaving his post as Director of the Goethe-Institut Boston after 4 years and returning to Germany. Thank you Jörg, for your friendship and partnership, and alles Gute! -SK
Nowadays, the Reichstag building in Berlin is the seat of Germany’s parliament and one of the top tourist attractions of the city. On this date in 1995, the Reichstag looked very different. In this video, more about the building’s role in an artwork that helped to define modern reunified Germany.
Each year, naval officers from 63 countries study at the US Naval War College in Newport, RI. CG Kreibich was honored to attend this year’s commencement ceremony. Congratulations to Capt. Olliver Pfennig, German Navy, on your degree and thank you for serving as President of NWC Class of 2025!
Even though Boston had its 13th consecutive weekend of rain, today there were rainbows all around 🌈 Together with colleagues from 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇵🇹🇮🇪🇬🇧🇳🇱 the German Consualte Boston was proud to march in this year’s Boston Pride Parade under the banner of Diplomats for Equality 🏳️🌈. #pride #bostonpride #lgbtq
⛈ Sturm is storming back to Boston! ⛈ Congratulations to 🇩🇪 Marco Sturm on being named head coach of the Boston Bruins! 🐻🏒 As part of his 25 year NHL career, Sturm played for the Boston Bruins between 2005 and 2010. Welcome back to Boston, Marco! Schön, dass Du wieder da bist!
Meet Germany’s new foreign minister: Dr. Johann Wadephul! © Bundesregierung @aussenminister.diplo.de #germany #wadephul
This weekend, we celebrated Monika Dane, who is retiring after working at the Consulate for 53 years. Throughout her career, Monika assisted clients with Wiedergutmachung, restitution from the German state provided to Holocaust survivors. Thank you, Monika, for your decades of service!
Great visit earlier this week to Nashoba Regional HS where CG Kreibich spoke with 100+ students about the role of remembrance culture in modern German culture and politics. Thanks to the students for your thoughtful questions, and to Frau van Toorn for the invitation and delicious tart!
Last week a delegation of government, science, and business leaders from the 🇩🇪 state of Thuringia, led by State Premier Mario Voigt, visited CT and MA. Under the motto “Inspire. Connect. Engage.” the delegation met with reps. of New England’s advanced manufacturing, biotech, and academic sectors.
Great to welcome the Munich Center for Machine Learning to Boston for an insightful discussion about AI research!
Munich Center for Machine Learning@munichcenterml.bsky.social · last yr.🇺🇲 🇩🇪 On our third day, we went to #Boston and had a panel discussion and reception at the Goethe-Institut about the “Future of Interdisciplinary and Transatlantic AI Research”.
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.
