“We should not give up on this valuable heritage and leave it up to the opponents of Europe. We need to safeguard it, look after it and improve it – that is our historic duty!” – said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a passionate plea in favour of the EU during a speech in the…
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Steinmeier: from diplomat to president
On the February 12, the former Minister of Foreign affaris, Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be elected president of the Federal Republlic of Germany as the agreed-upon candidate of the CDU, CSU and SPD parties that form the German government. Judging by the overwhelming majority of votes he has received from the grand coalition in parliament, no-one…
Steinmeier predicts 'turbulence'
Germany must prepare itself for turbulent times under U.S. President Donald Trump said Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday, underlining that the free trade and trans-Atlantic co-operation to fight extremism and terrorism remain key issues for his government. Previously Steinmeier made critical remarks about Donald Trump calling him “Hassprediger” or “hate preacher”, however he also…
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