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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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'Green Belt' project wins Environmental Prize
Environmentalists who conceived the idea of turning a Cold War no-man's-land into a wildlife refuge win prize.
Steinmeier: Berlin and Moscow must renew trust
German President Steinmeier has called on Germany and Russia to make efforts to "rebuild a minimum of trust."
A new chapter in Berlin-Moscow ties?
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is making the first visit to Russia by a German president since 2010.
Steinmeier, Pope discuss refugees, AfD
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has with met Pope Francis for the first time since becoming head of state.
Germany's president urges reconciliation across EU
Ahead of a visit with Pope Francis, Frank-Walter Steinmeier has warned of failing to value citizens' sentiments.
'Heimat' finds a homecoming in German politics
Since the German national election, German politicians across the spectrum embracing the once-dubious term.
Inside Europe: Germany still divided?
Germany celebrated Unity Day on October 3, marking 27 years since reunification. But after many of the former eastern states voted strongly for the far-right populist AfD party in September's federal election, some political analysts are asking whether Germany's east and west are really dancing to the same tune. Inside Europe spoke to DW correspondent Daniel Pelz in Berlin.
Steinmeier warns of new walls
German Unity Day: President Steinmeier addressed the country's leaders in Mainz.
Steinmeier with a warning on reunification day
President Steinmeier warned on the Day of German Unity that despite 27 reunified years, "other walls" have arisen.
Steinmeier welcomes tough talk on Turkey
In an interview set for broadcast Sunday, Germany's president also criticized his Turkish counterpart.
German president signs gay marriage bill into law
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the country into law.
Steinmeier, Hamburg mayor praise G20 cops
Officers used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas to disperse demonstrators, some of whom burned cars.
Steinmeier decries anti-Semitism
German head-of-state Steinmeier has condemned anti-Semitism as Augsburg celebrates in 100-year-old synagogue.
World leaders condemn Manchester attack
The international community has expressed its solidarity after the suicide bomb attack in Manchester.
A neighborly relationship
Gerhard Gnauck
Germany and Poland have cooperated toward rapprochement for years, Welt correspondent Gerhard Gnauck writes from Warsaw.
German president hopes to repair EU-Poland ties
Germany's Frank-Walter Steinmeier said external upheaval made it necessary for Warsaw and Brussels to make amends.
Steinmeier's tricky mission
Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to Israel proved tricky after Germany's foreign minister sparked a diplomatic row there.
Germany's Steinmeier mends ties with Israel
President Steinmeier has underlined the strength of German-Israeli ties in a meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
In Israel, Steinmeier commemorates Holocaust
Now Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had visited Israel during his three years as foreign minister.
German president visits Israel after diplomatic spat
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Israel for a four-day official visit.
Gabriel defends 'anti-Israel NGO' meetings
The remarks by Germany's foreign minister could make an upcoming trip to Israel awkward for the German president.
Steinmeier arrives in Rome
The German president has called for European countries to share the burden of the migrant influx.
Germany's Steinmeier opens Documenta 14 in Athens
Local media has said the exhibition is a chance to "rid of stereotypes, imaginary enemies, and other obsessions."
Germany's Steinmeier blasts Brexit and populism
Germany's President Steinmeier warned that populists were using nationalism to keep focus away from the big picture.
The day of the democrats
Marcel Fürstenau
Germany's new president did not mince words after being sworn in when he issued a challenge to the enemies of democracy.
Steinmeier assumes office as German president
The former top diplomat has taken over as Germany's 12th president.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed as 'consensus' president
People may see the new president as "boring," but dullness can be an asset, according to the German press.
German assembly elects Frank-Walter Steinmeier president
The former foreign minister has been chosen to become the 12th president of Germany.
Berlin 24/7: Steinmeier, a president for culture
The former foreign minister's focus on cultural exchange is an asset for a president, argues DW's Gero Schliess.
Steinmeier talks Trump, torture, nationalism
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told a German newspaper that he was concerned about politics in the US.
Steinmeier: Trump ascent marks end of an era
The German foreign minister has arguably been Berlin's harshest critic of the new US president.
Gauck calls for resilient democracy
The outoging German president has urged Germany not to shy away from taking on international responsibility.
EU dignitaries counter Trump's views
The EU's top diplomat has shrugged off US President-elect Donald Trump's opinions on further breakaways from the bloc.
Steinmeier: Colombia 'has written history'
The foreign minister is visiting as Colombian officials and the National Liberation Army (ELN) plan formal peace talks.
Steinmeier 'perplexed' by Trump's Nazi comment
The German foreign minister has said Trump's penchant for Twitter won't last long as a foreign policy strategy.
Germany's Steinmeier to visit FARC zone in Colombia
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit a FARC demobilization camp during his trip to Colombia.
Opinion: A legacy in tatters
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier suffered a bitter defeat when Berlin had to cancel a major art show from Iran.
Christmas ceasefire agreement for Ukraine
Frank-Walter Steinmeier said a ceasefire should be respected "for the sake of the civilian population."
Steinmeier ends OSCE meeting of 'differences'
Germany's top diplomat, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said the meeting was tense but nevertheless productive.
German-Greek relations back on track: Steinmeier
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been named an honorary member of Thessaloniki's Jewish community.
Steinmeier ups German humanitarian aid to Aleppo
Germany's foreign minister has pledged 50 million euros in humanitarian aid to the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo.
'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough
After foreign minister talks in Minsk, Steinmeier has said paying "lip service" to the conflict would not solve it.
Germany, OSCE partners push for new arms control deal
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier and 13 of his colleagues have called for a relaunch of European arms control.
Euro-politician Schulz linked with Berlin move
It's led to speculation that he might become the SPD's candidate to stand against Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Trade ties dominate between Germany and South Africa
Differences between Germany and South Afrca were glossed over at a bilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Berlin
Steinmeier's Guantanamo scandal returns
Germany's presumed next president once turned down a US offer to release an innocent Guantanamo inmate.
Steinmeier wants to 'instill confidence'
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been officially presented as presidential candidate by the German coalition government.
Opinion: The German presidential election
Alexander Kudascheff
In any election, the outcome is not known beforehand. This isn't the case when choosing the German president.
Gabriel: Next foreign minister will also SPD
European Parliament President Martin Schulz is considered a possibility to succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Germany's Steinmeier announces visit to Turkey
Germany's top diplomat will head to Turkey as the two countries' relations reach at a low point.
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