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Visit to the Czech Republic
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Federal President Steinmeier will pay a visit to the Czech Republic from 29 to 30 April 2024. Along with the close relations between Germany and Czechia, the trip's focus is on the 20th anniversary of the EU's Eastern enlargement and the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death.
Federal President Steinmeier visited the Republic of Turkey
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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Republic of Turkey from 22 to 24 April 2024.
75th Anniversary of NATO
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"Never before has NATO’s strength and unity been so important. Never before have we in Europe, we in Germany felt so deeply that we need NATO for our own security, for the protection of our freedom and democracy"
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.