German Ambassador Peter Ammon

Ambassador Peter Ammon Enlarge image Ambassador Peter Ammon (© German Embassy, Washington, DC / by C. Avril) Ambassador Peter Ammon is Germany's highest-ranking representative to the US government. He represents German interests in the United States and works to foster and deepen German-American relations in the political, economic and cultural spheres.

Skills Initiative: Calling for More German-American Cooperation in Workforce Training

Jan 31, 2013 | Germany.info
Ambassador Ammon and Deputy Secretary Blank

“It is clear that the moment for us to collaborate more closely on workforce development is now,” US Deputy of Commerce Secretary Blank said at a forum hosted by Ambassador Ammon as part of the Skills Initiative. The principles of Germany’s first-class dual system can work in the US too, Ambassador Ammon said.

Ambassador Ammon Attends New Year’s Reception of the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York

Jan 25, 2013 | Germany.info
Ambassador Ammon in New York

Ambassador Peter Ammon bid farewell to the outgoing President and CEO of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Benno Bunse, who has been appointed CEO of Germany Trade and Invest, Germany's foreign trade and inward investment agency.

Ambassador Ammon on 170th Anniversary of Deutscher Verein in NY

Jan 24, 2013 | Germany.info
Ambassador Ammon in New York

Ambassador Peter Ammon was the keynote speaker at a gala dinner celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Deutscher Verein in New York.

Ambassador Ammon on the Élysée Treaty at 50

Jan 23, 2013 | Germany.info
Ambassador Peter Ammon

"The Élysée Treaty between Germany and France in its essence is the key to generating consensus in and for Europe," Ambassador Ammon said. "It’s a 'magic formula,' if you will, for solving problems together because it codifies bilateral cooperation and the aligning of interests."

Germany Watches President Obama’s 2nd Inauguration

Jan 22, 2013 | Germany.info
President Obama and Ambassador Ammon, September 9, 2011

In Washington, Ambassador Ammon attended the ceremonies, while in Germany, viewing events were held in many cities.

The Ambassador

Highlights from Ambassador Ammon's Current Schedule

June 13

The Ambassador met with State Secretary Emily Haber and other officials of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin for consultations.

June 12

The Ambassador participated in a panel discussion on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Initiative. The panel was part of a symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the American Institute of Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Berlin. In the evening, the Ambassador attended a dinner hosted by the co-chairman of the managing board of Deutsche Bank, Jürgen Fitschen.

June 11

The Ambassador attended the annual John McCloy Awards Dinner hosted by the American Council on Germany in New York, where he delivered a message of greeting from Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Highlights from Ambassador Ammon's Past Schedule

A look back at the highlights of Ambassador Ammon's schedule in recent weeks.