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Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is a German politician who has served as Germany's President since 2017.
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Germany's Scholz ready to hold confidence vote this year
Pressure has been building on Chancellor Scholz to quickly hold a vote of confidence after his coalition collapsed.
Scholz pressured to call no-confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to clear the way for an election fast.
Biden meets allies in Berlin
Joe Biden has made his likely last visit to Berlin as US president, meeting the leaders of Germany, Britain and France.
German president leads Solingen memorial service
Frank-Walter Steinmeier said last weekend's deadly knife attack has shaken the country to its core.
Solingen memorial: German president urges migration control
Germany can only stay tolerant if it's not "overwhelmed" by irregular migration, President Steinmeier said in Solingen.
Steinmeier thanks Hungary for helping unite Germany
German President Steinmeier has been commemorating the Pan-European Picnic in Hungary's border town of Sopron.
Steinmeier begs forgiveness on Warsaw Uprising anniversary
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier traveled to Poland for commemorations 80 years after the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.
Germany, France commemorate victims of Oradour Nazi massacre
Germany's president said we must "never forget what nationalism and hatred have done to Europe."
German president commemorates 2004 Cologne neo-Nazi attack
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for people in Germany to oppose extremism and threats to democracy.
Alarm over rise in politically motivated violence in Europe
This year's EU vote is taking place against a backdrop of rising political violence. A spate of attacks sparks concern.
Steinmeier attends commemoration for slain police officer
The German president today joined mourners in Mannheim, where a 29-year-old police officer died in a knife attack.
Macron: Peace, prosperity 'in jeopardy if we don't act'
In Dresden, France's president Emmanuel Macron warned Germans, and all Europeans, that Europe's future could be stake.
French President Macron makes rare state visit to Germany
France's Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a three-day state visit to Germany, the first by a French president in 24 years.
France's Macron touts 'indispensable' ties on Germany visit
Macron's state visit is the first by a French president in nearly 25 years.
Macron: Franco-German friendship 'at the heart of Europe'
France's Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a three-day state visit to Germany, the first by a French president in 24 years.
German president warns democracy faces new challenges
The German president has given a speech on the role of the "Basic Law" in bolstering a free democratic state.
Steinmeier calls for reviving ties with Turkey
On a visit to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the German president said Germany and Turkey needed each other.
Germany and Turkey: 100 years of diplomatic relations
In 1924, the newly founded Turkish Republic established diplomatic relations with Germany.
Germany's President Steinmeier calls for unity amid upheaval
A book by Frank-Walter Steinmeier titled 'We' searches for diversity in the face of division.
More and more German mayors want to quit
Across Germany, nearly 11,000 mayors shape local politics. But facing increased threats, many are thinking of resigning.
Steinmeier: 'High time to tender apology to Namibian people'
The German president's visit to Namibia has heightened expectations about a possible apology for colonial-era genocide.
Germany: More demos against far-right, AfD slips in polls
Meanwhile, current polls see the far-right AfD losing support as President Steinmeier praises civic engagement.
Cyprus president asks Germany to pressure Turkey over divide
Frank-Walter Steinmeier became the first German president to visit Cyprus on Monday.
Germany's Steinmeier seeks deal with mineral-rich Mongolia
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Mongolia as the two countries mark a diplomatic anniversary.
Germany's search for skilled workers amid xenophobic image
Germany desperately needs skilled workers from abroad. But the rise of the far-right worries those who want to come.
Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism
Germany needs skilled workers from abroad. But potential immigrants fear that racism in Germany is on the rise.
German president visits Vietnam with business delegation
Germany and Vietnam are eying a deal to facilitate the movement of skilled workers.
Germany's Steinmeier calls for unity in Christmas message
In his Christmas speech, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier focused on the need for courage and cooperation.
Steinmeier: Plenty of reasons for hope
President's Christmas address to the nation acknowledges difficult year, but warns of pessimism and disenchantment.
Steinmeier: 'We all long for a more peaceful world'
In his Christmas speech, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stressed the importance of hope in times of crisis.
Germany's Steinmeier left waiting on tarmac in Qatar
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a whirlwind trip to Qatar, but the three-hour visit didn't start as planned.
Germany's president meets evacuated German-Palestinians
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with German-Palestinians who were evacuated from Gaza recently.
Africalink on Air — 13 November 2023
Uganda's anti-LGBT law petitions +++ Kenya raises national documents charges +++ German investment in Zambia
Zambia: German president talks climate challenges
Zambia has been struggling with the effects of climate change. Can German technology help?
AfricaLink on Air - 31 October 2023
German president faces colonial past on Tanzania trip +++ German Chancellor Scholz wraps up Nigeria, Ghana visit
Germany seeks investment boost in Africa
Germany's top leaders are visiting Africa to cement business ties and discuss new investment opportunities.
Pro-Israel rally at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier decried the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in Germany as a "disgrace."
Germany's Steinmeier meets Biden amid Ukraine aid concerns
At the start of the month, US Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that did not include Ukraine aid.
Germany's president to meet Biden in Washington
The surprise visit comes after the US Congress passed an interim budget that doesn't provide further aid to Ukraine.
EU asylum rules are 'prehistoric,' Steinmeier says in Italy
Germany's president is in Italy amid tensions between Rome and Berlin over migration.
Steinmeier welcomes Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
The group made up of Ukrainian refugees and nationals is performing at the historic Schönhausen Palace in Berlin.
German president calls far-right surge in polls 'worrying'
His comments come after the AfD won its first governing post in Sonneberg last month.
Germany: 'Time for arms' at Protestant Church Assembly
In the past, Germany's Protestant Church Assembly has been dominated by debates about disarmament. Not this year.
Canada: German president calls for protection of democracy
Frank-Walter Steinmeier met Prime Minister Trudeau and discussed challenges posed by Russia and China.
Angela Merkel receives Germany's highest Order of Merit
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel was honored despite growing criticism of her policies on Russia, including Russian gas.
Germany debates Angela Merkel's legacy
Germany's former chancellor is awarded the country's highest Order of Merit. It's an opportunity to evaluate her legacy.
King Charles in Germany for first trip abroad
The British Monarch is hoping to improve the UK's strained relationship with the EU after Brexit.
Kenya's President William Ruto urges end to war in Ukraine
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for an end to the war in Ukraine and urged China to play a significant role.
AfricaLink on Air - 27 March 2023
Kenya's President William Ruto visits Germany +++ The US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Accra, Ghana
Germany vows solidarity with Ukraine on war anniversary
President Steinmeier has pledged continued full support and offered doubts about China's role in the conflict.
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