On 31 January 2017, Rechtsanwalt / legal counsel Christoph Garschynski, Partner at BSJP, was appointed the new Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Poznań. During the official ceremony held in the White Hall at Hotel Bazar in Poznań, Christoph received the appointment letter from Germany's Ambassador Rolf Nikel. Prior to the appointment, the Ambassador thanked Marian Kareński-Tschurl for having fulfilled the mission of the honorary consul since 2001.

Christoph Garschynski will take charge of consular matters. Next to the typical activities associated with consular protection and assistance, his tasks will also include supporting and undertaking actions which facilitate the establishment of commercial, cultural and educational co-operation. The consular district serviced by him extends over the area of Wielkopolska Province save for Złotów, Piła, Chodzież, Czarnków and Wągrowiec Districts.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the world of politics, culture, education and economy from the Wielkopolska and Poznań region as well as Consul General of Germany in Wrocław Elisabeth Wolbers. The competent diplomatic post is Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Wrocław.

 
Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Poznań