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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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NATO calls for de-escalation
There is growing international alarm about the crisis in the Crimea region. The latest urgent calls for restraint have come from the head of the Western military alliance NATO and Germany’s foreign minister.
Calls for restraint in Crimea
There are growing concerns about the possibility of an outbreak of violence in Ukraine’s Crimea region. After the region’s premier appealed to Russia for help, the Duma has called on President Vladimir Putin to act.
IMF talks Ukraine economy
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has dismissed panic over Ukraine's economy as premature. Her call for calm came as Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein said they were freezing assets held by roughly 20 Ukrainians.
Steinmeier in Washington
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has travelled to Washington for talks with his US counterpart and the International Monetary Fund. Ukraine topped the agenda during a joint press conference.
Interim cabinet for Ukraine
An interim cabinet has been named in Ukraine, which is trying to manoeuvre through turmoil and impending bankruptcy. The appointments came amid fears of confrontation with Russia over Ukraine's east-west allegiances.
Steinmeier in Washington
Germany is trying to sell a more active foreign policy, but can it deliver?
Russian drill worries West
A Russian military drill has raised fears of interference in Ukraine, where politicians are scrambling to stabilize the government and avoid bankruptcy. The crisis comes just ahead of the naming of an interim cabinet.
Low expectations
Berlin has sought to lower expectations of a wider German role in international military missions.
Russia slams EU role in Ukraine
Russia's foreign minister has criticzed the EU's role in Ukraine's political crisis. During a visit from German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Sergei Lavrov accused the bloc of expanding its "sphere of influence."
Steinmeier in Afghanistan
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has touched down in Afghanistan on a surprise visit. In a speech to troops he pledged continued support for Afghanistan beyond this year's withdrawal of foreign forces.
Kenyan-German relations
Kenya's Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed talked to DW during her visit to Berlin.
Stick and carrot for Ukraine
Germany has raised the possibility of sanctions on Ukraine if it refuses to negotiate a solution to the current crisis. As a result, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has summoned the German ambassador to Kyiv.
Germany asks UK to stay in EU
Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has appealed to the UK to remain in the European Union, regardless of progress on the EU treaty change sought by Britain's Conservative-led government.
West mulls Ukraine aid
European Union sources have said the bloc, along with the US and the IMF, is considering a financial aid package for Ukraine. Such a deal would, however, be tied to a solution to the political unrest in Kyiv.
EU 'door open' for Turkey entry
Germany's foreign minister has urged the EU to advance stalled talks on Turkish membership. Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the talks could improve legal and human rights standards amid the government's corruption woes.
Smoothing things over
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and US Secretary of State John Kerry have used a meeting in Berlin to smooth over relations hurt by the NSA scandal. Kerry later met with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Ban: Germany 'must pitch in'
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany "must pitch in, to help bring certain conflicts towards a resolution" during a visit from the UN's Ban Ki-moon. But Merkel played down the prospect of more military involvement.
Ban Ki-moon in Berlin
At a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said that Germany's "responsibility is continuing to grow." Yet the foreign minister said this did not extend to military missions.
Steinmeier sees hope in Mideast
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said he is optimistic about Middle East peace talks bearing fruit. The Social Democrat is on his first trip to the region since reclaiming his old cabinet post.
Lavrov, Kerry in Syria talks
The US and Russian foreign ministers have called for a truce to be agreed prior to a planned second peace conference for Syria. It is still not clear whether opposition groups will attend the talks dubbed "Geneva II."
Israel says goodbyes to Sharon
Israeli mourners have been saying their goodbyes to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, ahead of his funeral. US Vice President Joe Biden is set to speak at the divisive late premier's memorial service.
Geneva II 'only solution'
Syria's opposition bloc faces increased pressure to attend fast-approaching peace talks with the Syrian regime. A pro-opposition group has urged it to negotiate with al-Assad, saying there's no other political solution.
Encouragement for Greece
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has encouraged Greece’s coalition government to press on with economic reforms. He also pledged further German support as Athens continues down this difficult path.
Germany's Steinmeier in Greece
Germany's foreign minister has urged Greece to continue tough economic reforms and to avoid debates that undermine its credibility abroad. His visit comes amid high anti-German sentiment over its role in austerity cuts.
German coalition row flares over migration
Bulgarians and Romanians have just gained full access to the German labor market. And that's angered Bavaria's Christian Social Union. But coalition partners the Social Democrats and migrants are both in favor of the EU rule change.
Coalition strains on migration
Germany's coalition partners have traded barbs over the EU's extension of freedom of movement to Bulgaria and Romania.
Erdogan under fire over scandal
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing growing pressure over a corruption scandal surrounding his government. Several foreign politicians have expressed concerns about recent developments in the country.
Comeback in the Foreign Ministry - Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Germany's new Foreign Minister has been here before. He held the position from 2005 to 2009. Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the SPD will have his work cut out for him in an office that has been losing its significance because important decisions are increasingly being made by the Chancellor. Among Steinmeier's tasks will be improving relations with both the United States and Russia.
Back at the Foreign Ministry
A return to his old job will bring a series of new challenged to the SPD's Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Critics blast Ukraine-Russia deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has sealed a multi-billion-euro partnership deal with Russia. But protesters in Kyiv say he is sacrificing the country's sovereignty.
Germany announces cabinet
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has unveiled the remaining ministers in her third cabinet. While her party has kept the ministries of defense and finance, its junior coalition partner will take labor and foreign affairs.
Germany waits on ministers
Attention in Berlin is focused on the allocation of ministerial positions in Germany's new grand coalition. Current Labor Minister Ursula von der Leyen looks set to become Germany's first female defense minister.
Steinmeier accused of plagiarism
One of the leading members of Germany’s SPD has denied allegations that he plagiarized part of his doctoral thesis. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is just the latest in a series of German politicians to face such accusations.
Coalition quandary
After Merkel's big election win, German conservatives now have to find a new coalition partner.
Opposition slams Merkel over NSA
The opposition Social Democrats have slammed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government over its handling of the NSA spying affair. Meanwhile, Chancellery Minister Ronald Pofalla is testifying again in parliament.
Discord over snooping
Members of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government and the opposition are continuing to trade barbs over a spying affair. Now a senior member of the opposition Social Democrats may have to face a parliamentary committee.
Party conference
The message from the Social Democrats' party conference in Berlin is 'we're ready for government.'
Heart-to-heart
Around 12,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in Germany, as donor numbers stagnate.
Transaction tax
Divisions are surfacing in the German government over a proposed tax on financial transactions.
Afghan airstrike
New reports claim yet another government official knew of civilian deaths earlier than thought.
Disaster at the polls
Germany's SPD is in the opposition for the first time in 11 years: let the soul-searching begin.
Pop politics
Eyeing the youth vote, German politicians are venturing into the cutthroat world of late-night TV.
Campaign trail
With help from media coaches, German politicans walk the fine line between style and substance.
Lack of troops
German commander says that more soldiers and equipment are needed in Afghanistan.
Foreign condemnation
German foreign minister says Ahmadinejad remarks on the Holocaust are intolerable
TV election debate
Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier face off in a TV debate.
Election TV clash
German Chancellor Merkel faces rival Steinmeier in a TV debate hoped to revive a dull campaign.
Famous friends
The Social Democrats have long relied on their supporters in arts and culture to boost their image.
US on Opel
The White House says that it will not get involved in the General Motors-Opel scenario.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Germans like Frank-Walter Steinmeier as foreign minister, but as chancellor, they're not so sure.
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