Washington welcomes Hanefeld as its latest ambassador.
**German Diplomat Jens Hanefeld Appointed as New Ambassador to the USA**
Jens Hanefeld, a seasoned German diplomat with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States. Hanefeld's tenure in Ethiopia as Ambassador and Permanent Observer to the African Union will conclude before he assumes his new role.
Hanefeld's diplomatic career began decades ago, with a decade of leadership roles within diplomacy. His current focus in Ethiopia involves diplomatic engagement with the Ethiopian government and relations with the African Union, reflecting his expertise in African regional affairs and multilateral diplomacy.
While the specific details of his previous posts before his current role in Ethiopia are not readily available, his profile suggests deep experience in international relations and embassy leadership. His areas of expertise presumably include African regional politics, diplomatic negotiation, and multilateral diplomacy given his observer role to the African Union.
In addition to his diplomatic experience, Hanefeld has a background in economics. Between 2014 and 2024, he served as Volkswagen's Foreign Policy Coordinator for Trade, which may have provided him with valuable experience in international trade relations. His previous experiences in the USA and his background in economics may influence his approach in his new role.
Hanefeld's new role will involve navigating the complex political landscape of US-German relations and representing Germany's interests towards the USA. His appointment is a significant move in German-American diplomatic relations, marking the end of Ambassador Andreas Michaelis' tenure, who is retiring this summer. The exact date of Hanefeld's appointment as Ambassador towards the USA is yet to be announced.
The retirement of Ambassador Andreas Michaelis, who has served for several years in the role, marks a new chapter in German-American diplomatic relations. Hanefeld's extensive diplomatic experience, combined with his background in economics and international trade, positions him well to take on the challenges of his new role.
[1] German Foreign Office, "Ambassador Jens Hanefeld", [https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738)
[2] German Federal Foreign Office, "German Ambassador in Ethiopia", [https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738)
[3] German Federal Foreign Office, "Permanent Observer of the Federal Republic of Germany to the African Union", [https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/amba/addis-ababa/2369738)
[1] The appointment of Jens Hanefeld, a seasoned German diplomat, as the new Ambassador to the USA is a significant development in policy-and-legislation and politics, as it marks a new chapter in German-American diplomatic relations.
[2] The transition in ambassadorship, from Ambassador Andreas Michaelis to Jens Hanefeld, is expected to influence general-news conversations, given Hanefeld's background in economics and international trade, and his expertise in African regional affairs and multilateral diplomacy.
