Meet Germany in Pittsburgh

As Pittsburgh prepares to host the summit of G-20 leaders from September 24 to 25, Germany.info takes a closer look at the long-standing and diverse ties that connect Germany to the Pittsburgh region. 

Chancellor Merkel

Merkel’s Initiative: Charter for Sustainable Economic Activity

When Chancellor Angela Merkel takes part in the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, she will be discussing with fellow leaders her initiative for a Charter for Sustainable Economic Activity.

Merkel’s Initiative

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German-Owned Companies Part of Pittsburgh Mosaic

With some 70 German-owned companies in the Pittsburgh region, the economic ties between Germany and Pittsburgh are solidly established and growing. 

Economic Ties

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Embracing German Cultural Influences

The dynamic transatlantic cultural exchange between Germany and Pittsburgh covers everything from higher education, to the performance of classical music to methods for brewing beer.

Cultural Ties

Honus Wagner © National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

Vibrant German-American Heritage Shapes City

Baseball, beer, and the essential hot dog condiment ketchup are part of the American fabric, and in Pittsburgh they illustrate the vibrant German-American heritage that still shapes this city.

Heritage

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Pittsburgh G-20 Summit

Pittsburgh will host the G-20 Summit September 24-25. Leaders will review the progress made since the Washington and London Summits and discuss further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global financial and economic crisis. 

Germany's Honorary Consul in Pittsburgh

Honorary Consul David A. Murdoch, © German Embassy, Washington, DC; Photo Gunter Klötzer

David Murdoch is Germany's Honorary Consul for the city of  Pittsburgh, and Allegeny County. Honorary Consuls help to promote German-US relations while also assisting US and German citizens in matters related to Germany.