Current content on the activities of the Federal President
"Germany stands firmly by Ukraine’s side"
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Federal President Steinmeier welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Schloss Bellevue on the morning of 11 June. During their talks, the Federal President emphasised that Germany will support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
80th Anniversary of the Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre
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On June 10, at the invitation of French President Macron, Federal President Steinmeier travelled to France to participate in a commemoration to mark the 80th anniversary of the Oradour-sur-Glane Massacre.
State visit from the French Republic
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At the invitation of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, paid a state visit to Germany from 26 to 28 May.
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.