Hiroshima, a place of profound historic significance, hosts #ATCM 48/ CEP 28. 🇩🇪 delegation, here in the Peace Memorial Garden, is committed to strengthening and deepening international cooperation within the #Antarctic Treaty System.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new building of the Arolsen Archives took place under the auspices of the Institute for Federal Real Estate on 7 May. It underlines Germany’s commitment to the remembrance of all victims and survivors of Nazi persecution and to democracy!

New director for the @arolsenarchives.bsky.social: on April 7th, Dr. Moritz Wein was welcomed by the staff. Congratulations on this responsible position; we look forward to a close cooperation! Remembrance is essential for all of us – especially in times when democracy is under pressure.

Germany has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 40,000 to the TFV, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute. 🔗 www.icc-cpi.int/news/germany...

Germany bolsters its position as a leading donor and lends support to the implementation of Court-ordered reparations

The Federal Republic of Germany, a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since 2000, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 40,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (...

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May it please the Court ⚖️ Wir freuen uns, dass ein Kollege unserer Abteilung den #Jessup Moot Court in Trier als Richter unterstützen konnte. Die Kompetenz und Leidenschaft der Teilnehmenden war beeindruckend! Wir wünschen den vier besten Teams viel Erfolg in Washington!

Congratulations, Prof. Eicken! It's a stroke of luck that the AWI is gaining an experienced, well-connected top researcher as director, given that international collaboration in polar regions is needed more than ever - while at the same time it faces major geopolitical challenges.

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Prof. Dr Hajo Eicken is the new director of the Alfred Wegener Institute! Born in Bremerhaven, the glaciologist will relocate from Alaska to take up his position as scientific director on 20 March. 🎉⚓ www.awi.de/en/about-us/... @helmholtz.de 📸: University of Alaska Fairbanks

#BBNJ Agreement is about to enter into force! This is a milestone for multilateralism and for the ocean. Yesterday, the Bundestag debated in 1st reading the necessary domestic legislation. With the new laws in place, 🇩🇪 will be ready to begin with the implementation right away.

The EU, born from the ruins of war, managed to put multilateralism at the service of peace: Thank you, President Mattarella, for reminding us of this on Memorial Day.🇩🇪and I 🇮🇹stand united to uphold multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights. @Quirinale @Volksbund

Büttenpapier, Staatsverträge, Vertragsgesetze, das Verfahren zum Abschluss eines völkerrechtlichen Vertrags - alles Themen unseres Seminars zum Völkervertragsrecht mit der BAköV am 13./14.11. im AA. Danke an die Teilnehmenden für spannende Diskussionen und viele Fragen!

Great exchange at the joint workshop by the Federal Foreign Office and the MPIL on countermeasures in international law. A highly insightful and substantive discussion between academia and practice on current legal challenges. ⚖️🌍

At #UNGA #Germany highlighted the vital role of @CIJ_ICJ in maintaining international #peace. The international legal order is under pressure. It is our responsibility to work together to uphold #InternationalLaw which remains the common language in international relations.

80 years after Nuremberg, International Criminal Law faces unprecedented challenges. At the prestigious Nuremberg Forum 2025, practitioners and scholars charted a way forward in historical Courtroom 600. This is the moment to protect the international legal order and the ICC.

Engaging in fruitful bilateral talks on Public International Law with @MFAestonia and @BotschaftEstBer. Thank you, @KerliVeski for being with us. Dialogue with #Estonia allows us to understand each other’s position and tackle the legal challenges we face together.

Monday before @CIJ_ICJ: Germany presented its position on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87. The right to strike is an important element to protect workers’ rights. It is guaranteed under ILO Convention No. 87.

Great news! The conditions for the entry into force of the #BBNJ agreement are met. A major victory for multilateralism and for ocean protection.

BestPractices erfolgreicher #Fachkräfteeinwanderung! Politik&Wirtschaft diskutierten beim @BoKoWiTa wie qualifizierte Einwanderung FK-Bedarfe deckt und Rahmenbedingungen verbessert werden.

Important discussion yesterday between @aussenminister.diplo.de and his 🇵🇰 counterpart Ishaq Dar on strengthening the bilateral cooperation between Germany and Pakistan. The situation of Afghans in Pakistan was also on the agenda. We take this matter very seriously.

Full support for @kajakallas.bsky.social' stance on US sanctions against the #ICC. The #ICC stands for international criminal justice & #accountability, and 🇩🇪 stands with the ICC. We oppose sanctions against two judges and two deputy prosecutors. t1p.de/c7emn

Statement by the High Representative on US sanctions against two Deputy Prosecutors and two judges of the International Criminal Court

The EU stands firm in its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is the cornerstone of international justice and the fight against impunity, holding perpetrators of the world’s gr...

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Die Rechtsabteilung des AA in action: hier konnten wir sogar der Vielfliegerin Maja mit einem „Diplomatenpass“ weiterhelfen. Wir haben uns über die vielen Besucherinnen und Besucher an unseren Ständen beim Tag der offenen Tür sehr gefreut! Im nächsten August gerne wieder!

Good progress after almost one week of #BBNJ prepcom discussions: with the entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement within reach, delegations are working on the preparations needed for its swift implementation. The BBNJ Agreement marks a vital step in ocean protection.

Du willst wissen, wie völkerrechtliche Verträge entstehen? Dann besuch uns beim Tag der offenen Tür im Auswärtigen Amt am 23. und 24. August! Gestalte deinen eigenen völkerrechtlichen Vertrag und nimm die Urkunde als Andenken mit nach Hause. Wir freuen uns auf dich!

Festive closing ceremony of IFLOS Summer Academy in Hamburg's townhall today, with #ITLOS registrar Ximena Hinrichs. Congratulations to the participants from around the globe, who apart from successfully completing the law of the sea course are now joining the alumni family.

Bertram Schmitt, Judge at the International Criminal Court, received the Great Order of Merit of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) for advancing the development of international criminal law. An independent judiciary is based upon courageous jurists such as Bertram Schmitt

The Federal Foreign Office is proud to support also this year's edition of the prestigious IFLOS summer academy on the law of the sea, hosted by #ITLOS, with participants from all over the world!

As the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting #ATCM comes to its close: saying goodbye to the outgoing ExSec Albert Lluberas and welcoming his newly appointed successor Francisco Berguño from 🇨🇱. Looking forward to working together to strengthen the Antarctic Treaty system.

🇩🇪delegation to the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting #ATCM and 27th Committee for Environmental Protection in Milan: working hard with other States on the governance of Antarctica - a natural reserve devoted to peace, science and cooperation.

The majority of all law of the sea cases today are decided by the Int‘l Tribunal for the Law of the Sea - even when they initially began as arbitration cases. There could be no greater sign of trust States have in the jurisprudence, but also the efficiency of ITLOS.

Germany UN New York@new-york-un.diplo.de · last yr.

Honored to host Judge Tomas Heidar, President of the Int'l Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for an overview over the Tribunal's advisory opinions and a reflection on their impact of the int'l law of the sea. As host country, Germany remains a committed supporter of ITLOS.

Das #Völkerrecht schützt uns alle. Um dieses System zu bewahren, müssen wir es an aktuelle Herausforderungen anpassen & die Zuständigkeit des #IStGH für das Verbrechen der Aggression an die der anderen Kernverbrechen anpassen. Die Rede von @aussenminister.diplo.de: www.diplo.de/2721178 1/2

Wunderbare Erinnerungen an eine unglaublich lebendige, den Menschen zugewandte Frau. Wir werden sie sehr vermissen.

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„Wir sind alle gleich. Seid Menschen!“ – Margot #Friedländer wird sehr fehlen. Sie vermittelte bis zuletzt den Eindruck, sie sei unsterblich. Ihr Vermächtnis ist es. Denn es ist aktueller als je zuvor.

With the Ukrainian legal team in Lviv at the Foreign Ministers‘ Meeting of the Core Group on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Germany‘s full support in establishing this Special Tribunal!