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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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German president marks 'lonely' WWII 75th anniversary
Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted with sadness that due to the pandemic, commemorations are especially subdued this year.
Steinmeier: Coronavirus curbs do not harm democracy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier noted how other EU states have exploited the health crisis to grab power.
Germany's president urges solidarity in face of pandemic
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called efforts to curb coronavirus a "test of our humanity."
Germany's Ethics Council weighs in on lockdowns
The influential moral authority has called for a debate on ending COVID-19 restrictions. What is its role?
German president calls for global COVID-19 alliance
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and other leaders are urging global cooperation in the coronavirus fight.
Coronavirus 'does not stop at borders'
Germany's president is appealing for European countries to better work together in the fight against COVID-19.
Steinmeier calls for solidarity
Germany's president tells people to "stay at home", to help slowing down the coronavirus' spread.
Merkel: 'Extreme situations require extreme measures'
Germany's Angela Merkel has called for all unnecessary public events to be cancelled as coronavirus continues to spread.
German president: Citizens must fight hate and violence
Germany has seen an increased number of hate crimes in recent years.
Hanau commemorates victims of racist attack
President Steinmeier has said Germany must step-up efforts to protect its citizens' security.
German president visits Kenya
Steinmeier praised Kenyans for accommodating refugees despite facing food scarcity themselves.
Defending democracy in Dresden
Jens Thurau
With his speech in Dresden, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier showed himself to be a staunch defender of democracy.
Dresden marks WWII bombing in far-right stronghold
President Steinmeier did his best to balance German aggression and victimhood as he remembered the Dresden bombing.
Merkel to focus on migration, trade on Africa trip
Angela Merkel will discuss migration on a three-day Africa trip, but economic talks will also get plenty of attention.
Israel and Germany's presidents visit Berlin Jewish school
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told pupils more should be done to ensure future generations know about the Holocaust.
Survivors gather for Auschwitz liberation anniversary
Hundreds of Holocaust survivors joined delegates from world governments at the site of the concentration camp.
Steinmeier's humble Auschwitz commemoration
Marcel Fürstenau
At Yad Vashem, the German president addressed his country's guilt and responsibility. And he found the right words.
Germany not 'immune to evil,' says Steinmeier
"I wish I could say that we Germans learned a lesson from our history once and for all, but I cannot," Steinmeier said.
Germany's Steinmeier meets Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has met with Holocaust survivors ahead of the World Holocaust Forum.
German president praises Stasi HQ storming
Germany's president has visited the former Stasi headquarters where in 1990 crowds stopped the shredding of files.
Steinmeier calls on Germans to stand up for democracy
In his Christmas address to the nation, Steinmeier urges citizens to be more politically active and protect democracy.
Steinmeier: 'Right now democracy needs us!'
Germans need to remember the democratic values that unite them, Germany's president stressed in his Christmas address.
Don't forget lessons of WWII: Steinmeier
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned against forgetting the lessons learned from excessive nationalism.
Dirk Nowitzki receives top German honor
The Ex-Dallas Mavericks star was honored with the German Order of Merit for his work with socially deprived children.
Germany marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Berlin was the scene of daylong celebrations marking the anniversary of the fall of the wall that divided the city.
Germans rejoice as world marks 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall started a new era for Germany and the world, and Germans are celebrating across the country.
+++ Live updates: Germany celebrates Wall anniversary +++
"We want to ensure that no wall will separate people ever again," said Chancellor Angela Merkel.
German president urges 'mutual respect' in US
The future of freedom and democracy depends on trans-Atlantic partnership, the German president has warned.
Steinmeier visits US landmarks
German President Steinmeier marks the end of a year-long celebration of German-American friendship.
World leaders gather for Chirac's funeral
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Russia's Vladimir Putin were among foreign leaders paying their respects.
Steinmeier: 'This war was a German crime'
The German president has asked for Poland's forgiveness in a speech in Warsaw commemorating the start of World War II.
World War II anniversary in Poland
German politicians took part in ceremonies in Poland marking the start of World War II.
Highlights of Berlin's government district
Once a year, the German government holds an open day, but the government quarter also has other attractions.
'Ignoring' anti-Semitism not an option
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appealed for Germans to show civic courage to stop the rise in attacks on Jews.
DW's Global Media Forum 2019
The 2019 Global Media Forum has kicked off with opening remarks by German President Steinmeier.
Social media has a 'clear responsibility'
At the Global Media Forum, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned of complacency within politics and the media.
President calls for decency on German Basic Law anniversary
Germany's president said that "hatred and enmity" were starting to poison political debate.
Inside Europe: Prince Charles and Camilla visit Germany
The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, has been visiting Germany with his wife, Camilla. Their four-day charm offensive coincided with the announcement that his younger son, Prince Harry, and his wife, Megan, had their first child. Keith Walker speaks with Thomas Sparrow who begins by explaining how excited Germans were about the royal visit.
Steinmeier hopes for Brexit before EU elections
The German president has warned that Britain's exit from the European Union "cannot become an endless horror story."
German president warns against nationalism
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is convinced that reverting back to nationalism is not the answer in tomorrow's world.
Steinmeier calls for decisiveness against anti-Semitism
German president in speech in Nuremberg calls for decisive fight against anti-Semitism
Steinmeier visits Galapagos
During a visit to the Galapagos Islands, German President Steinmeier called for more environmental protection.
Steinmeier: 'We only have this one planet'
The German president is in Ecuador, following in the footsteps of famed explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
Steinmeier praises Colombia over refugees
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged new elections in Venezuela after starting his Latin America tour.
Germany's Steinmeier launches Instagram account
Steinmeier said he wanted to give his followers a taste of his work and his travels.
Germany to replace aging fleet of government planes
The Ministry of Defense has announced that it plans to order one new plane this year and two more in the near future.
Ethiopia's reform agenda an opportunity for Germany
Ludger Schadomsky
Ethiopia's new leaders are undertaking ambitious reforms. Germany must provide assistance to ensure their success.
German president: 'It's the right time to visit Ethiopia'
Before leaving for Ethiopia, the German president shares his thoughts with DW on the country's reforms.
From AKK to Ziemiak: 10 German political names to know in 2019
Steinmeier: Our democracy is as strong as we make it
The German president has urged the people of Germany to tackle uncertainties and fears by engaging with each other.
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