The traditional ties between Liechtenstein and Germany are very close. The two countries share a common history and culture, in particular the German language, as well as economic and political interests.
Since the beginning in 1999, Liechtenstein’s interests in Germany have been represented by a non-resident ambassador, in order to intensify the relationship with Germany and the German authorities and to document the importance of the bilateral relations. Already then, it was clear that this could only be a temporary solution. The model of a non-resident ambassador was to be expanded gradually by strengthening the presence in Berlin and establishing an appropriate infrastructure with the goal of transforming it into a resident embassy. After Ambassador Roland Marxer, Director of the Office for Foreign Affairs, initially assumed the function of non-resident ambassador in Berlin, Ambassador Josef Wolf was appointed first resident ambassador of Liechtenstein in Berlin at the end of 2002.
Since January 1992, the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany accredited to Switzerland has also been accredited as the ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein, resident in Bern.
Both upon accession to the Council of Europe  and the UN , and in particular during preparations for accession to the EEA , Liechtenstein received substantial support from the Federal Republic of Germany. The role of Germany in Europe and the world has gained significantly in importance in recent years. Liechtenstein will continue to rely on the support of Germany, as it has in the past. An important objective is to intensify bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest.
Germany enjoys a strong position in the EU and decisively influences the European integration process. In addition to previous contacts of both countries through their representations to the EU in Brussels, the Liechtenstein embassy in Berlin has now created an additional and direct diplomatic link to Germany. This underlines the importance of direct relations between the two countries. Liechtenstein continues to be interested in cooperation with Germany within the framework of the UN, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, and other international organizations, in particular with respect to questions concerning the EEA.
Liechtenstein has a sizeable interest in an economic cooperation with Germany as Germany is among the largest trading partners of Liechtenstein.
Germany is also of great importance to the Liechtenstein financial center . The influence of German financial policy (and the financial policy of other States and institution) on Liechtenstein (and other States) will remain for the foreseeable future. A positive presentation and representation of Liechtenstein’s interests in Berlin will contribute to promoting mutual understanding also in the economic and financial area.
Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein in Berlin  .
Bilateral relations Germany - Liechtenstein (PDF, 390.23 KB)
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