Media for Austrian, Germans, Swiss in Canada
Vancouver, BC – Written Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 – Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has successfully negotiated a coalition government following Germany’s federal election on February 23, 2025. The CDU/CSU alliance has partnered with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) to form a government, ending months of negotiations and signaling a
Vancouver, BC – March 5th, 2025 – If you’re anything like me, you may be uncertain about the events that led to the Ukraine War. Here’s what I’ve discovered about Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014. The information I present is based on my research from various online sources, so if you have firsthand
Vancouver, BC – written Sunday, February 23, 2025 – As the German elections approach on Sunday, February 23, 2025, millions of Germans living abroad are facing a frustrating reality: their ballots have not arrived in time, effectively denying them the right to vote. While some may be able to use expensive courier services to ensure
On February 23, 2025, Germany will hold a significant national election, which promises to shape the future of the country amidst a backdrop of political fragmentation and complex social issues. Various political parties are gearing up to contest, including the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Greens, the Free Democratic Party
Vancouver, BC – Written Monday, December 16, 2024 – In a dramatic turn of events, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a critical confidence vote in the Bundestag on Monday, setting the stage for snap elections in February 23, 2025. This development thrusts Germany into a period of political uncertainty at a time when its economy
Vancouver, BC – written Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – John Horgan, the former Premier of British Columbia and esteemed Canadian Ambassador to Germany, left a significant mark on the political landscape of Canada. His life and career were characterized by a commitment to public service, passion for social justice, and dedication to building international relationships.
Vancouver, BC – August 31, 2023 – Gradually, the reality is setting in that the links and images I once freely shared on my “Germans in Vancouver Facebook Page” will no longer be shareable. It\’s disheartening to acknowledge that both Westcoast German News and European News will also soon vanish over the next few months,
Vancouver, BC – April 26, 2023 – Yesterday on Tuesday, April 25th, UBC hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, First Lady Elke Büdenbender, the happy-looking Minister of Education & Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger and Ms. Sabine Sparrwasser the German Ambassador to Canada, among others in the 70-member delegation as part of the President\’s first official visit to
Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – The Honourable Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, came to Canada from April 23 to 26, 2023. He was joined by Mrs. Elke Büdenbender, his wife, as well as Bettina Stark-Watzinger, the Federal Minister of Education and Research. During their visit, the President and Mrs. Büdenbender will visited Ottawa, ON
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11 am – I went to the German Consulate and had a good talk with the new Consul General Eichhorn. He is replacing Dr. Klaus Otto Schmidt, who has now retired and has moved back to Germany. GK Eichhorn came here to Vancouver with his wife, Susanne, who is also