German Consulate New York

On this website you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide and German-related news and events in the Tri-State-Area. We offer a wide spectrum of information, including travel, study, doing business in Germany, German newspapers and broadcasts as well as our Event Calendar. Our German language website features information and news relevant to German citizens.

The Consulate General’s area of jurisdiction covers Bermuda, Connecticut (Fairfield County), New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

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European-American Expert Panel: Euro Well on Track to Sustainable Future

Feb 9, 2011 | Germany.info

At the panel discussion: Garrick Utley TV journalist and Chairman of the American Council on Germany; Thomas Mayer, Chief Economist at Deutsche Bank Frankfurt; Phillipe Gudin de Vallerin, Director for Macroeconomic Policies and European Affairs at the French Treasury in Paris; James Glassman, Managing Director and Senior Economist with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.; Joerg Stefan, Representative of the German Bundesbank in New York.

High-caliber panellists from Germany, France and the U.S. discussing "The Future of the Euro: Exit the Crisis - Building the Future of Europe" at the German House appreciated the determination of European policy-makers to solve fiscal problems in some member states of the euro zone. They agreed that the measures to be taken under the so-called "comprehensive package" will strengthen the stability and growth prospects of Europe's Economic and Monetary Union.

The Future of the Euro

Liszt, Beethoven and a Legendary Kiss: Students of Mannes College The New School for Music Perform at the German House

Feb 3, 2011 | Germany.info

The musicians: Alex Fortes, violin; Becky Lu, piano; Shulin Guo, piano; Adam Bonanni, tenor; Hanna chung, piano

In the spirit of young, international musical talent and the 200th anniversary year of Franz Liszt, Mannes College The New School for Music performed pieces by Liszt and Beethoven at the German House on February 3. The composers are bound by a legendary event early in Franz Liszt's life: it is said that the kiss Liszt received from Beethoven as a young pianist launched the beginning of his international career as a performer and composer.

Liszt, Beethoven and a Legendary Kiss

Welcome to Travel Destination: Germany - Home of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

Feb 1, 2011 | Germany.info

The German National Tourist Board in New York hosted a breakfast for travel and sport journalists at the German House to spread the word about all that Germany has to offer as a tourist destination in 2011.

2011 FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany

The German Foreign Office and its Role during the Nazi Terror Regime

Feb 1, 2011 | Germany.info

At the Leo Baeck Institute, former Federal Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer and Professor Norbert Frei presented the publication by the Independent Commission of Historians, "The Federal Office and the Past: German Diplomats in the Third Reich and in the Federal Republic," released at the end of last year.

The Federal Office and the Past

German-American Exchange Sets the Stage for Theater Production

Jan 31, 2011 | Germany.info

The German Consulate General hosted a reading of selected scenes from the play Uncle Victor, Rosary O'Neill's award-winning comedy inspired by the Chekhov classic Uncle Vanya, in the German House.

Uncle Victor

State Secretary Asmussen: "Euro is and will be our Common Currency! "

Jan 25, 2011 | Germany.info

Jörg Asmussen, State Secretary at the German Federal Finance Ministry, attended Bloomberg Link's "European Debt Briefing" in New York City on January 25. Addressing investors and analysts, he reiterated Germany's determination to overcome the crisis of confidence that affected the Euro area last year.

European Debt Briefing

A German First in Glide, But Also in Flight?

Jan 22, 2011 | Germany.info

American Replica of Whitehead's Number 21 monoplane in the Discovery Museum of Bridgeport

Gustave Albin Whitehead, born Gustav Albin Weißkopf, immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1893, where he designed and built early flying machines and engines to power them. His story, celebrated at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the 110th anniversary year of his first "flight" with a replica of his Number 21 aircraft, may change the history of "first in flight" in the United States.

Gustave Whitehead

Quadrille Ball 2011: Dance for Dialogue

Jan 22, 2011 | Germany.info

The 51st annual Quadrille Ball raised funds to support German-American student exchange in style at the Plaza Hotel, featuring a performance of the traditional French Quadrille dance.

Quadrille Ball

An Oscar Hopeful and Its Director, Feo Aladag, Applauded at German House

Jan 18, 2011 | Germany.info

Jochen Wolter, German Consulate General, director Feo Aladag and Oliver Mahrdt, German Films

The German Consulate General hosted a screening of the film "When We Leave" (Die Fremde) with writer and director Feo Aladag on January 18. The film, which is also Germany's entry for Best Foreign-Language Film at this year's Oscars, has received critical acclaim internationally and is set to be released in the US on January 28.

When We Leave

Paul Volcker Recognized for Achievements with German-American of the Year Award in Philadelphia

Jan 15, 2011 | Germany.info

From left to right: Bern E. Deichmann, Paul Volcker and his wife Anke Volcker

Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Economic Recovery Advisory Board under President Barack Obama, received the German-American of the Year Award in Philadelphia on January 15. for a long and successful career as a leading voice in American economic policy.

German-American of the Year Award

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The Consul General

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Wanted: Interpreters

The Protocol Department at the German Consulate General is currently looking for qualified, experienced freelance interpreters (both GER>ENG and ENG>GER), primarily for interpretation at official economic and political meetings.

Please contact Doreen Schikorski at germanconsulatenyc[at]gmail.com with your CV, certifications, and references. Please be sure to put "Interpreter" in the subject line.

Please note that this is not a position at the Consulate, and that services will be requested only as needed.

Job Openings and Internships

There is currently no job opening at the German Consulate General.

German students who are interested in completing an internship at the German Consulate General should submit an application to the Federal Foreign Office, wich coordinates the interships at our more than 200 foreign missions abroad. For further information on our internship program in German, visit:

www.diplo.de/praktika

German Center for Research and Innovation

Visit the German Center for Research and Innovation at www.GermanInnovation.org. The site is an information platform for North Americans who are interested in the German research and innovation landscape and who wish to study, conduct research or business in Germany.

Video Archive

Flash player is not installed 2013 is the European Year of Citizens. They're invited to contribute their ideas for the EU, and to discover more about their rights as EU citizens. An example: labour mobility. (© AA)

The European Year of Citizens

Flash player is not installed Studying in Germany makes more and more sense. Teaching and research have a long tradition. German Universities have a very good reputation, especially when it comes to technical subjects. And with the introduction of bachelors and masters degrees, as well as more courses and lectures being held in English, Germany can finally compete to attract the world’s brightest. (© AA)

Studying in Germany

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Berlinale 2013

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Berlin's Fashion Scene

Flash player is not installed To many people, Germany means a strong economy, high environmental standards, and a stable democracy. All that means quality of life. But Germany is changing, and is showing new sides of itself. A good place to observe these changes is Berlin. (© AA)

Life in Berlin

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Oktoberfest Munich

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12th International Literature Festival in Berlin

Flash player is not installed There are no global rules governing the internet, but is there perhaps a lowest common denominator? Internet freedom is now recognized as a principle of universal human rights. But what does that mean exactly? The conference "The Internet and Human Rights", taking place on the 13th and 14th of September, is a platform for exchange and debate. It was initiated by Aarhus University, Human Rights Watch, the Institute for Internet and Society at the Humboldt University and the German Foreign Ministry: (© AA)

Conference on Internet and Human Rights

Flash player is not installed Summertime is festival time. Wherever you look in Germany, there's a festival to be enjoyed. Rock and electro festivals are often muddily cheerful events, but at the Africa Festival in Würzburg, it's more about the mixing of diverse cultures. (© AA)

Festival Culture in Germany

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Franco-German Youth Office

Flash player is not installed It’s dark, loud and big. Very big. Gamescom is Europe’s largest video games trade-show, attracting hundreds of thousands to Cologne. It’s a benchmark and a beacon for a billion dollar industry. (© AA)

Gamescom 2012 Cologne

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The International German Olympiad 2012

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Martin Luther 1517 and the protestant reformation

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DMY International Design Festival Berlin

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International solo dance theatre festival

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Germany's vibrant Media Landscape

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Dialogue – Germany Inspires

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Destination Germany The Visitors - An International Angle

Destination Germany The Cities – Vivid and Vibrant

Destination Germany The Landscapes – Mountains, Lakes and Sea

Destination Germany - Cultural Gems – Classic Highlights

Destination Germany - Diversity in the Heart of Europe

Dialogue – Germany Inspires

Germany as Partner – Trusted Throughout the World

Enterprise and the Environment – Germany Plans for the Future

Enduring Partnership – Germany in Europe

Working Together – Germany Links Centers of Research

Flash player is not installed Youth unemployment is low in Germany compared to the rest of Europe. Many experts say that's due to Germanys system of dual training system, which allows young people to get work experience and study at the same time. (© FFO)

Dual Training in Germany

Flash player is not installed Studying as a foreign student in Germany Lucien Futso has felt very welcome when studying as a foreign student at a German university. (© DW im Auftrag des Auswärtiges Amtes)

Studying as a foreign student in Germany