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Greetings from the Consul General
A ship will arrive …
... and drop its anchor in Vancouver from May 27 to May 29. More specifically, it is the German research vessel “Sonne”, which comes to Vancouver for the first time. Among others the scientists on board are investigating the characterization of the fate and effects of micro plastic and other plastic material in the Pacific Ocean as part of the “Microfate-Project”. The aim is to gain knowledge about the aging and fragmentation as well as the integration of plastic particles into the marine environment. You can find more details on this soon on our website.
The older generation of us will certainly remember the ARD “Frühschoppen”, which was broadcast every Sunday: “... with six journalists from five countries” was the standard wording that usually announced the program. According to this format we are planning a first election analysis on the outcome of the European elections with representatives of European Consulates General on May 26. This event will take place within the framework of the EU Festival at the Alpen Club. I am looking forward to welcoming you. Further information can be found on our homepage soon.
Best regards,
Dr. Klaus Schmidt
Consul General
Curriculum Vitae
Consul General Dr. jur. Klaus Schmidt
Born November 27, 1956 in Würzburg
Married, two children
| 1976 - 1981 | Law Studies |
| 1981 | 1st State Exam |
| 1981 - 1984 | Practical Training |
| 1984 | 2nd State Exam |
| 1991 | PhD (Dr. jur. utriusque) |
| 1985 - 2003 | Press and Information Office |
Assignments and Entry to the Foreign Office | |
| 1987 - 1988 | Press Section |
| 1991 - 1995 | Head of Press and Information Department, Visa and Consular Section |
| 2003 - 2005 | Head of Division K 01 |
| 2005 - 2008 | Political Section |
| 2008 - 2011 | Head of Division 603 and 608 |
| 2011 | Head of Cultural Section |
| 2012 - 2015 | Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Economic Section |
| 2015 - 2018 | Consul General |
| since 8/2018 | Consul General |