List of ambassadors of Germany to Italy
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Germany to Italy. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Germany and Italy.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Clemens von Brentano | 1951 | 1957 |
| Manfred Klaiber | 1957 | 1963 |
| Herbert Blankenhorn | 1963 | 1965 |
| Hans-Heinrich Herwarth von Bittenfeld | 1965 | 1969 |
| Rolf Lahr | 1969 | 1973 |
| Hermann Meyer-Lindenberg | 1974 | 1977 |
| Hans Arnold | 1977 | 1981 |
| Rüdiger von Wechmar | 1981 | 1983 |
| Lothar Lahn | 1983 | 1986 |
| Friedrich Ruth | 1986 | 1992 |
| Konrad Seitz | 1992 | 1994 |
| Dieter Kastrup | 1994 | 1998 |
| Fritjof von Nordenskjöld | 1998 | 2000 |
| Klaus Neubert | 2001 | 2004 |
| Michael H. Gerdts | 2004 | 2007 |
| Michael Steiner | 2007 | 2010 |
| Michael H. Gerdts | 2010 | 2012 |
| Reinhard Schäfers | 2012 | 2015 |
| Susanne Wasum-Rainer | 2015 | 2018 |
| Viktor Elbling | 2018 | 2023 |
| Hans-Dieter Lucas | 2023 | 2025 |
| Dr. Thomas Bagger | 2025 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 12 January 2026, at 06:39 AM (EST).