If you are between 16 and 18, are open-minded and committed to democratic ideals, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have good academic marks, you should apply to participate in the the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative: Summer Institute for Youth. The four-week Institute will accommodate up to 45 European and ten American Fellows. The program ...
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By US Embassy | 12 December, 2016 | Topics:
Education, Events
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 18, 2016 Teresa and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of former German Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor Guido Westerwelle. My heartfelt condolences go to his husband, Michael Mronz, extended family, friends, and the German people. I had the privilege of working ...
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By US Embassy | 20 March, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Germany
| Tags: John Kerry
Yesterday, Ambassador Emerson visited the International Travel Trade Show (ITB). He met with representatives form the tourism industry and toured the U.S. pavilion among others. ITB Berlin is celebrating its 50th year in 2016. More than 175,000 visitors, including 113,000 trade visitors and 11,000 exhibitors from 180 countries are expected to attend this year. The ...
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By US Embassy | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Berlin at its best – On March 3, the Ambassador and Mrs. Emerson joined the former Governing Mayor of West Berlin Walter Momper and his wife on a tour of Berlin by the commuter train Ringbahn, a 23.3 miles long railway line which circles the city center, connecting East and West Berlin. The line shows ...
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By US Embassy | 7 March, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 29, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody. Well, Frank-Walter and I wanted to take advantage of Leap Year, the extra day in February, so we figured we’d get together once again. We are hardly, hardly strangers. We spent an enormous amount of time in Vienna, ...
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By US Embassy | 1 March, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, U.S. & Germany
| Tags: John Kerry
Friday, 11 March 2016, 9:30-15:30 Venue: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Hiroshimastraße 28, 10785 Berlin Register at:
IRCBerlin@state.gov by March 1, 2016 Program 9:30: Registration 9:45: Welcome and introductions Dr. Dennis-Jonathan Mann, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Jeremy Fowler, US Embassy 10:00-11:15: Workshop Teaching the U.S. Elections in the EFL Classroom: The U.S. Embassy Election Project 2016 Joannis Kaliampos, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg Coffee break 11:30-12:45: ...
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By US Embassy | 24 February, 2016 | Topics:
Education, Events
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today announced that it is continuing its implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 with the addition of Libya, Somalia, and Yemen as three countries of concern, limiting Visa Waiver Program travel for certain individuals who have traveled to these countries. Pursuant to ...
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By US Embassy | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
Travel & Tourism, Visa Waiver Program
| Tags: Libya, Somalia, Yemen
On February 9, Ambassador John B. Emerson delivered a laudation at the award ceremony hosted by the Schwarzkopf Foundation for the recipients of the Margot Friedlander Award. Since 1971, the Schwarzkopf Foundation works to involve young people in politics and spark enthusiasm for European integration. The foundation´s mission is to support the development of young ...
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By US Embassy | 17 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
On Sunday February 7, US Ambassador to Germany John Emerson, Mrs. Emerson and two of their daughters, Hayley and Taylor Emerson, registered for the EasyPASS-Registered Traveler Program (RTP) with the German Federal Police at Tegel Airport in Berlin. Following registration, the Ambassador and his family members were able to test EasyPASS’ e-gates, which they will ...
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By US Embassy | 17 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
U.S. EMBASSY TEACHER TRAINING SEMINAR Black History Month LECTURE AND DISCUSSION – Fully Booked! Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement: Teaching for Equity and Inclusion Friday, February 19, 2016, 15:00-17:00 Venue: U.S. Embassy, entrance Behrenstr. (back entrance) Please register at:
IRCBerlin@state.gov by February 15, 2016
Guest speaker: Dr. June Cara Christian, Southern Poverty Law Center, ...
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By US Embassy | 16 February, 2016 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning, Events, Featured Event
John Kerry Secretary of State Bayerischer Hof Hotel Munich, Germany February 13, 2016 Thank you, Wolfgang. Thank you very much. Well, Wolfgang, thank you for reminding me that everything I’m doing now is a last. (Laughter.) It’s a little – depending on what I decide to do, so maybe not. (Laughter.) I am really happy ...
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By US Embassy | 14 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Munich, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches
| Tags: conference, John Kerry, security
John Kerry Secretary of State Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura Munich, Germany February 12, 2016 Well, good evening, everybody. Let me start by thanking Foreign Minister Steinmeier and the people of Germany for hosting this important meeting of the International Syria Support Group on the margins of the ...
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By US Embassy | 13 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Near East & North Africa, Speeches
| Tags: John Kerry
As Prepared for Delivery Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman at the Munich Security Conference February 12, 2016 Munich, Germany Thank you. Since its first meeting over 50 years ago, the Munich Security Conference has changed in many ways. It has grown from what was called a “transatlantic family meeting” into a truly global gathering. Discussions ...
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By US Embassy | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches, Trade, TTIP, U.S. & Germany
On February 4, 2016, U.S. Ambassador John B. Emerson, together with his daughter Jacqueline Emerson, visited the USA Pavilion at the 24th annual FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show in Berlin. FRUIT LOGISTICA has grown to the world’s largest trade show for fruits, vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, and associated equipment and services. Over the course of ...
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By US Embassy | 5 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Act on Climate: More Than Just a Hashtag Leipzig, February 3, 2016 Ambassador John B. Emerson Thank you, Professor Schücking, it’s a pleasure to be back in Leipzig. This is my seventh visit to this great city. My wife could not join me today – but she has been to Leipzig even more often. She ...
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By US Embassy | 4 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
February 03, 2016 Remarks by the President at Islamic Society of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And, Sabah, thank you for the wonderful introduction and for your example — your devotion to your faith and your education, and your service to others. You’re an inspiration. You’re going to be a fantastic doctor. ...
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By US Embassy | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
January 29, 2016 NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America’s greatness is a testament to generations of courageous individuals who, in the face of uncomfortable truths, accepted that the work of perfecting our Nation is unending and ...
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By US Embassy | 2 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights
| Tags: Barack Obama
Ambassador John Emerson met with Andrea Nahles, Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, on January 26, 2016 to discuss the shared challenges and opportunities of the increasing digitalization of the economy. They also exchanged views and ideas related to the integration of immigrants in the labor market, and discussed the negotiations of the Transatlantic ...
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By US Embassy | 27 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
David Des Roches, Senior Military Fellow at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies, had a discussion with German journalists on January 25 on the topic “Homegrown and Foreign Fighters – Who Are They?” Dr. Des Roches talked about the theory that a fighter will generally join Da’esh (otherwise known as IS or ...
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By US Embassy | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
Events
Going Green – Education for Sustainability ‘Going Green’ is an intercultural blended-learning project. German and U.S. students explore approaches to sustainable development in both countries collaboratively through a joint e-learning platform (Moodle). Materials are free of charge, include a pdf version and can be accessed through a registration process via Moodle. The project goal is ...
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By US Embassy | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Events
On January 21, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security began the process of implementing changes to the traveler eligibility requirements of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) mandated by the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, as enacted on December 18, 2015. ...
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By US Embassy | 22 January, 2016 | Topics:
News, Travel & Tourism, Visa Waiver Program
January 21, 2016: The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest ...
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By US Embassy | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
News, Travel & Tourism, Visa Waiver Program
Intercultural Reception at the CMR Berlin, January 14, 2016 Ambassador John B. Emerson Thank you, Anne Byrne and Kelvin Sholar. On behalf of my wife, Kimberly, and our daughters, I would like to welcome you all to our home and thank all the religious, civil society, and government leaders present tonight for joining us this ...
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By US Embassy | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
Short video of the visit As delivered. After Paris: Making Progress on Climate Protection in the USA, Germany, and Worldwide Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research Potsdam, January 13, 2016 Ambassador John B. Emerson Thank you, Dr. Schellnhuber. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the area of global environmental change. ...
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By US Embassy | 14 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
President Obama’s final State of the Union January 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year that I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it a little shorter. (Applause.) I ...
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By US Embassy | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
Remarks by the President on Common-Sense Gun Safety Reform East Room 11:43 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Mark, I want to thank you for your introduction. I still remember the first time we met, the time we ...
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By US Embassy | 6 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
U.S. Embassy Berlin Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security in Europe January 5, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Berlin reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. and European authorities continue to warn of possible terrorist attacks in Europe, citing repeated threats by terror groups. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of our
Worldwide Travel Alert that urges U.S. citizens to ...
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By US Embassy | 5 January, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House January 1, 2016 Happy New Year, everybody. I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past seven. Seven years ago, our businesses were losing 800,000 jobs a month. They’ve now created jobs ...
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By US Embassy | 2 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION One hundred and fifty years ago, our Nation codified the fundamental truth that slavery is an affront to human dignity. Still, the bitter fact remains that millions of men, women, and children around the globe, including ...
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By US Embassy | 2 January, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, History, Human Rights
| Tags: Barack Obama
Hello, everyone. My name is John Emerson and I am the U.S. Ambassador to Germany. 2015, marking the 25th anniversary of Germany’s reunification, was a momentous year. And yes, it was also extremely difficult and challenging at times. We won’t ever forget the terrorist attacks in Paris in January and then again in November, or ...
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By US Embassy | 31 December, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Ambassadors
In late April, President Obama will travel to Germany to participate in the Hannover Messe – the world’s largest trade show for industrial technology – and to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel. Founded in 1947, the Hannover Messe attracts approximately 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors from across the globe each year. The President’s participation – a ...
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By US Embassy | 31 December, 2015 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, TTIP
| Tags: Barack Obama
Posted by
John Kerry December 29, 2015 One reason for the remarkable record of the New England Patriots is the team’s single-minded focus on the next game. Managing world affairs requires the same concentration on future challenges, for past accomplishments provide no guarantee of continued success. They can, however, lend confidence that, with the ...
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By US Embassy | 30 December, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: John Kerry
Video STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT Cabinet Room 5:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: In my first inaugural address, I committed this country to the tireless task of combating climate change and protecting this planet for future generations. Two weeks ago, in Paris, I said before the world that we needed a strong ...
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By US Embassy | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
“Today we’re formally announcing – the United States – that we are part of what we are calling the High Ambition Coalition”, said the Secretary of State in Paris on December 9th.
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By US Embassy | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Environment, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: John Kerry
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President praised our country’s resilience in the face of terrorism, and discussed how we will keep America safe. Our military has been stepping up its campaign to destroy ISIL, and our airstrikes are hitting ISIL harder than ever before. The President emphasized that we will continue to ...
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By US Embassy | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
“Let that be our common purpose in Paris: A world that is worthy of our children”, said President Obama at the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris.
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By US Embassy | 30 November, 2015 | Topics:
Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
Victoria Nuland, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, visited Berlin November 16-17, 2015 to attend the Berlin Security Conference, where she delivered the keynote address on the importance of security cooperation as a pillar of the transatlantic relationship. She also met with Christoph Heusgen, the Chancellor’s Director General for Foreign ...
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By US Embassy | 19 November, 2015 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Policy, Political Affairs
Remarks at a Lighting Ceremony John Kerry, Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Paris, France November 16, 2015
AMBASSADOR HARTLEY: Welcome, everybody. I am honored and privileged to introduce you to a true friend of France and a person who has been fighting for freedom and liberty all his life, our Secretary of State John ...
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By US Embassy | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: John Kerry
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 13, 2015 Statement by the President on the Situation in Paris THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just ...
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By US Embassy | 14 November, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
As part of the U.S. Embassy Literature Series fiction author TOM LEVEEN read from his young adult novel Random (Ich hätte es wissen sollen, Hanser Verlag) Random to a full house of more than 160 Berlin high school students. Random is a story about effects of cyberbullying and teen self-discovery. Several Berlin high schoolers offered ...
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By US Embassy | 29 September, 2015 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
