Current content on the activities of the Federal President
The Federal President's citizens' festival
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Report
“Pamoja – Stronger Together” was the motto for this year’s citizens’ festival, which Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender hosted in the grounds of Schloss Bellevue on 13 and 14 September.
Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Report
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the Arab Republic of Egypt from 10 to 12 September.
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic
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Report
On 19 August, Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier traveled to Sopron. The purpose of the Federal President’s first trip to Hungary was to mark the 35th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic.
"I ask, here and now, for forgiveness"
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Speech
At the memorial ceremony to mark 80 years since the Warsaw Uprising, Federal President Steinmeier addressed all Poles and asked for forgiveness.
The Basic Law, Germany’s constitution, devotes an entire chapter to the Federal President. Besides the tasks and powers outlined in this section, others are described elsewhere in the constitution or in other laws, and still more have simply become established over time.
Honouring individuals who have rendered distinguished services to the nation has traditionally been one of the head of state's duties. In the Federal Republic of Germany, as in nearly all countries in the world, honours and decorations are awarded as a way of paying public tribute to an outstanding individual.