German Ambassador Peter Ammon

Ambassador Dr. Peter Ammon (© BPA) 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.

Euro and Europe’s Future on Agenda for Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Washington

Jan 20, 2012 | Federal Foreign Office
Foreign Minister Westerwelle and Secretary of State Clinton

The Arab Spring, the situation in Iran and Syria and general security issues were the wide-ranging topics discussed by Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Washington. He also addressed the sovereign debt crisis and the stability of the euro. He met with Secretary of State Clinton, Treasury Secretary Geithner, IMF Director Lagarde, and delivered an address at the Brookings Institution.

Ambassador Ammon Attends Announcement by BMW of Nearly $900 Million Investment in Spartanburg

Jan 13, 2012 | Germany.info
Ambassador Ammon in Spartanburg

Ambassador Peter Ammon traveled to Spartanburg for the announcement by BMW that it will invest nearly $900 million and add 300 new jobs in its South Carolina plant. South Carolina Governor Haley welcomed the announcement. 

World Bank President Zoellick Named Distinguished German-American of the Year

Dec 22, 2011 | Germany.info
Distinguished German-American

The German-American Heritage Foundation presented its award for Distinguished German-American of the Year to World Bank President Robert Zoellick at a gala ceremony hosted by Ambassador Peter Ammon.

Ambassador Ammon Presents German Medal of Honor to U.S. Staff Sergeant Peter Woken

Dec 9, 2011 | Germany.info
Staff Sergeant Woken and Ambassador Ammon

The deep bonds of the German American friendship were on display as Ambassador Ammon presented one of Germany’s most significant military honors to a US soldier who was instrumental in the rescue during battle of a Bundeswehr soldier in Afghanistan. 

Ambassador Ammon Speaks at GACC South Annual Meeting in Atlanta

Nov 5, 2011 | Germany.info
Atlanta

Speaking at the German American Chamber of Commerce South annual gala dinner in Atlanta, Ambassador Ammon reminded his audience that the transatlantic relationship still accounts for 40 percent of global economic activity.

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Ambassador Ammon

Highlights from Ambassador Ammon's Schedule This Week

February 8

Meeting with the Congressional Study Group on Germany to discuss current developments in the eurozone

February 6

Out of the country

Ambassador Ammon's Past Schedule

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