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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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Sieren's China: Are human rights really universal?
Even 70 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, there seems to be room for relativity in some countries.
Germany closes last hard coal mine
Ceremonies have been held to mark the end of 155 years of black coal mining at Prosper-Haniel.
Hanukkah in Berlin: Jewish community is 'a gift'
Europe's largest menorah is once again aglow as Germany celebrates the start of the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Steinmeier warns against extremism in German police
Speaking to a major German police trade union, Steinmeier said there should be no tolerance for extremism in the police.
Having a Ball in Berlin
The highlights of the 2018 German Press Ball where political and media figures partied in Berlin.
German president Steinmeier ends visit to southern Africa
"Europe and Africa need one another," German President Steinmeier said after visiting South Africa and Botswana
German president calls for 'new start' with South Africa
Ahead of the visit, he praised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's anti-corruption efforts.
German, French presidents honor WWI victims
The ceremony in Strasbourg aims to celebrate the friendship between the former war-time enemies of Germany and France.
German president calls for dialogue in Chemnitz
Two months after far-right violence and ensuing demonstrations rocked Germany, the president sat down with locals.
Angela Merkel: Conquerer of political rivals
Angela Merkel has shown a knack for neutralizing politicians who have got in her way.
Germany president begs for Greek forgiveness
Greece wants Germany to pay hundreds of billions of euros in WWII reparations but Berlin remains reluctant.
German government announces diesel deal details
Germany's rocky coalition government on Tuesday announced details of a wide-ranging, "highly complex" diesel deal.
29 artists receive German order of merit
Ahead of Germany's national day, President Steinmeier presented honors to 29 personalities of the cultural world.
A pompous state visit
Jens Thurau
Germany is rolling out the red carpet for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even as he demands that Berlin extradite his critics.
Rights groups to protest Erdogan's Germany visit
Germany's Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International have announced they will protest Erdogan's state visit.
Turkey's Erdogan to make state visit to Germany
There are an endless number of problems and issues for German and Turkey to discuss.
Germany wary of pending Erdogan state visit
The prospect of Erdogan being received with military honors in Berlin has several German politicians up in arms.
Baltics awarded International Peace of Westphalia Prize
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – on Europe's frontier with Russia – 'face a potential vulnerability," said the peace NGO.
An unknown story of the Holocaust
German President Steinmeier has described the tribute to the forgotten victims as "invaluable."
German president opens Thomas Mann House in LA
German President Steinmeier is in LA for the opening ceremony of the former residence of Nobel Prize winner Thomas Mann.
German President Steinmeier stresses rule of law in Poland
Steinmeier said European unity is only possible when all members uphold common values.
German president blasts AfD leader's Nazi remark
President Steinmeier accused the nationalist AfD of "sowing hatred" after downplaying the importance of the Nazi era.
Steinmeier: 'Substantial change' in trans-Atlantic ties
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said he is worried about European relations with the US.
Steinmeier, Shiite leaders discuss anti-Semitism
The German president asked the Shiite leaders what their communities were doing to fight hostility against Jews.
Indian PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Merkel
The meeting between Modi and Merkel is expected to focus on ways to boost economic cooperation between the two nations.
German president urges West-Russia dialogue
The German president has warned of worsening relations between Russia and the West.
German CIA victim gets Macedonian apology
The German government has not yet responded to the apology offered by Macedonia to a German citizen abused by the CIA.
President Steinmeier celebrates diversity in India
Visiting India at a time of religious tension, Germany's president is visiting sites holy to several faiths.
Steinmeier lauds Indo-German economic ties
Developing trade ties between India and Germany was top on the agenda as the German president met with Narendra Modi.
Germany needs to win back lost trust
Christoph Strack
It has been the longest period in modern German history between a national vote and the election of a chancellor.
Steinmeier proposes Merkel as chancellor
After months of political upheaval, Chancellor Angela Merkel is now set for the final step before her fourth term.
AfD censures Poggenburg over anti-Turkish rhetoric
Anti-Turkish remarks by a firebrand German André Poggenburg have prompted a warning from his party, the far-right AfD.
Reunification a hard road, Steinmeier says in Seoul
Seen as a sign that reunification is never totally off the table, Germany's president tries to keep such hopes in check.
N. Korea's shadow looms large over Steinmeier's trip
The German president's East Asia trip comes at a critical juncture and the North Korean issue is high on his agenda.
Germany's Steinmeier arrives in Jordan
The German president has arrived in Amman ahead of a Middle East tour set to focus on refugees and regional conflict.
German president calls for hope at a tricky time
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans not lose hope as the country grapples to find a new government.
Frankfurt homeless ordered to pay fines for sleeping rough
A new measure in Frankfurt now requires those who sleep in public places to pay an on-the-spot fine.
Steinmeier: Germany still faces anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism was still showing "its evil face" in Germany, said President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Africa Link on Air - 14 December 2017
HRW accuses Kenyan security forces of HR abuses++Gambians hopeful for better relations with Germany
Berlin 24/7: Komische Oper continues to reinvent the musical
70 years and young: With the successful musical "Anatevka" the Komische Oper celebrates its anniversary.
Germany's Steinmeier praises New York Times
The US-based New York Times has been awarded the prestigious Marion-Dönhoff award in Hamburg.
SPD not in a rush for a new grand coalition
Following talks with Merkel, SPD politicians have said they won't be quick to agree to another "grand coalition."
Affordable and sensitive robot Panda wins prize
German robotics firm Franka Emika has been awarded the prestigious German Future Prize for its Panda robot assistant.
Merkel's CDU backs 'grand coalition' strategy
The Christian Democratic Union has thrown its support behind pursuing a new alliance with the Social Democrats.
Merkel to meet Schulz in possible ‘grand coalition’ talks
The announcement comes as the country enters a second month without a new government.
Coalition talks: Martin Schulz to let grassroots decide
Despite all-night discussions on whether to join a coalition with Angela Merkel, it is still unclear what the SPD wants.
SPD keeps its options open
Will Martin Schulz cave in to demands from his SPD to entertain another grand coalition?
Coalition talks collapse: Necessary bad ending?
The collapse of Germany's exploratory coalition talks was necessary, political scientist Christian Hacke tells DW.
AfricaLink - 20 November 2017
Uncertainty in Zimbabwe as Mugabe hangs in+ ++Kenyans react to Court ruling on elections+++Germany coaltion talks fail
Asia-Pacific Conference - German-Australian partnerships
At the Asia-Pacific Conference German investors and companies can link up with potential partners from the region.
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