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Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC; by Larry Levin
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Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States of America, Klaus Scharioth
(© © German Embassy, Washington DC; by Larry Levin)

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Children Visit with Saint Nicholas at Ambassador’s Reception

Dec 12, 2008

Saint Nicholas was the much-awaited “guest of honor” at the Ambassador’s Residence as Ambassador Scharioth and Mrs. Scharioth welcomed Embassy personnel and close colleagues with their children and spouses for a festive holiday party.

Ambassador Klaus Scharioth in Los Angeles

Dec 10, 2008
Ambassador Scharioth takes part in the Los Angeles World Affairs Council panel disscission on the EU and the US (C) Consulate General Los Angeles

Klaus Scharioth, Germany’s ambassador to the United States, addressed the issues of the global financial crisis and the state of the European Union during his visit to Los Angeles, from December 3-5, 2008.

Ambassador Scharioth Shares His Wishes for 2009

Dec 9, 2008

Ambassador Scharioth met with Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster, to share his hopes for the coming year for a short recording for the series, Celebrities' Wishes for 2009.

Conference: "NATO at 60: Bigger, Better, Bolder?"

Dec 9, 2008

Ambassador Scharioth and French Ambassador Vimont, together with Julianne Smith, director of the CSIS Europe Program, welcomed experts from Europe and the United States to the German Embassy for the final conference in a series on NATO's emerging challenges.

Christmas Greeting from Ambassador Scharioth

Dec 1, 2008
Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, © German Embassy, Washington DC

"There is reason to look to the year 2009 with optimism. Together, we will overcome the challenges facing us," Ambassador Scharioth said in wishing everyone a joyous, peaceful Christmas season and a happy, healthy and successful New Year.

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The Ambassador on Screen

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Celebrating the Day of German Unity in the Garden of Ideas (October 2007)

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Video Greeting from the German Ambassador (January 2008)

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Gala Highlights Effort to Rebuild Famed Berlin Palace (March 2008)

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Ambassador at Jamestown on the 400th Anniversary of its Founding (April 2008)

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The Ambassador at the New York Stock Exchange (April 2008)

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The Ambassador meets the Crew of the "Spirit of Freedom" (May 2008)

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Ambassador Scharioth speaks at the Day of Unity reception, Oct 3, 2008 (October 2008)

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Ambassador on the Transatlantic Climate Bridge (Complete Version) (December 2008)

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Germans and Americans can be a powerful motor for cooperation on climate and energy policies. The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions.

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Ambassador on the Transatlantic Climate Bridge (Short Version) (December 2008)

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Ambassador Scharioth on News Channel 8 (January 2009)

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Ambassador Scharioth in the BMW's Electric MINI on the streets of Washington DC (February 2009)

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Ambassador Scharioth on Germany's Stimulus (April 2009)

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Ambassador Scharioth on Russian Relations (April 2009)

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A Legacy of Friendship (June 2009)

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"Freedom Without Walls" — Day of German Unity Reception 2009 (October 2009)

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Germans and Americans can be a powerful motor for cooperation on climate and energy policies. The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions.

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Ambassador on the TCB

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Ambassador Scharioth on NATO Missile Defence

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Ambassador Scharioth on the Stimulus in Germany