There have been 11 attacks on Iraqi bases from Hizballah-linked forces in the last 60 days. The latest unprovoked attack by Hizballah proxy forces killed a U.S. contractor and wounded four U.S. service members. In response, the U.S. government yesterday launched targeted airstrikes against these Iranian-backed paramilitary forces, which are supported by Iran’s Quds Force and Lebanese Hizballah, the same groups publicly and violently denying Western values and the existence of Israel …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 30 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
“We welcome the Western Balkans’ ‘mini-Schengen’ initiative as a way to jump start the free movement of people and commerce. We believe that for this initiative to be successful, it must include everyone in the region, including the Government of Kosovo. The Trump Administration is focused on helping the entire region create economic opportunities and …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: balkan, kosovo, serbia
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Germany from November 6-8 to underscore important bilateral relationships, meet with key leaders, and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution (“#Mauerfall”). On November 6, the Secretary will arrive in Germany, where he will visit Grafenwohr , Vilseck, Modlareuth , and Leipzig to participate in events to commemorate …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
I believe strongly that American taxpayers expect efficiency and frugality from overseas missions. I am happy to report that after coming $6 million under budget for FY18, Mission Germany came $14 million under budget in FY19. Additionally, we zeroed-out all growth requests for the most recent Mission Resource Review, committing to a static budget through …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories
Joint Release of the Co-Chairs of the U.S. Delegation to the March of the Living On May 2 in Krakow, Poland, eight U.S. government officials will come together to lead, for the first time ever, an official delegation to the annual March of the Living at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. The three co-chairs of this …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Human Rights, Policy, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Germany, US-Außenpolitik | Tags: Holocaust
Read the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation. Download the report here» (pdf) FACT SHEET: Mahan Air’s Support for Terrorism Confronting Iran: The Trump Administration’s Strategy The 12 Iran Sanctions Requirements
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State, US-Außenpolitik | Tags: Iran
Today we remember the nearly 3,000 people – Americans, Germans, and citizens from around the world – who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in a senseless attack driven by hate and intolerance. We think also of the four Americans killed in Benghazi, on this same day in 2012. And while 9/11 will always …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Germany, US-Außenpolitik
On August 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Jakiw Palij, 95, from the United States. He arrived in Germany on August 21, making today the culmination of a 14-year effort to remove the former Nazi camp guard. Six Nazi perpetrators under court order of deportation have died in the U.S. in this decade alone; …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 21 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Germany
By U.S. Mission Germany | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
May 1, 2018: From January 2017 through May 2018, the U.S. Government has taken action to support the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. These measures enhance privacy protections for EU and Swiss individuals, while ensuring that American and European businesses can count on the Privacy Shield to deliver innovative products and services across the Atlantic. PS Actions 2017 2018 May 2018 (also available from USEU ) …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Fact Sheets, Policy, Press Releases, Trade
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2018 United States Assessment of the Assad Regime’s Chemical Weapons Use Key Takeaway The United States assesses with confidence that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons in the eastern Damascus suburb of Duma on April 7, 2018, killing dozens of men, women, …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, syria
Are you a young German entrepreneur looking to taking your commercial or social venture to the next level? Apply for the 2018 YTILI Fellowship Program, which will give 75 outstanding leaders from across Europe the chance to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial experience, and to attract investments and support for their entrepreneurial ventures. Applications are …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Business, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Germany
UPDATE: Congress has passed and the President has signed legislation to fund government operations under a continuing resolution, allowing all normal activities to resume. * * * At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 22 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas
Pentagon Spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis spoke today by telephone with German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen to introduce himself and exchange perspectives on defense security issues with one of our closest allies. The two leaders discussed the importance of the alliance between the United …
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Germany
