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The written and spoken word is one of the most effective ways the Federal President has to act politically. Here you find all of his speeches that are available in English.

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“You can count on Germany’s commitment to NATO”

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Brussels/Belgium, , 28 April 2025

On the 70th anniversary of Germany's membership of NATO, Federal President Steinmeier emphasized Germany's central role in the defence …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gives a speech at the ceremony to mark the Federal Republic of Germany's accession to NATO 70 years ago

"Without these naturalisations, our country would be poorer in many respects"

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Cologne, , 11 April 2025

At a naturalisation ceremony in Cologne's historic town hall Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented naturalization …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presents naturalization certificates to new German citizens, together with Cologne's Lord Mayor Henriette Reker

"Komitas a trailblazer in German-Armenian relations"

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Yerevan/Armenia, , 31 March 2025

At a cultural reception at the Komitas Museum-Institute in the Armenian capital Yerevan, Federal President Steinmeier emphasized the …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Free Trade instead of Protectionism

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Hamburg, , 28 March 2025

At the 102nd Liebesmahl of the German Asia‑Pacific Business Association, Federal President Steinmeier highlighted the significance of …

Federal President Steinmeier delivers a speech during the 102nd Liebesmahl of the German Asia‑Pacific Business Association at the Hamburg Town Hall

"Shining examples who show us how important it is to stand up to hatred and intolerance"

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Santiago de Chile, , 4 March 2025

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded Ana María Wahrenberg and Rudi Haymann the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ana María Wahrenberg
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rudi Haymann

"You can count on Germany"

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24 February 2025

“Germany must be a strong partner for Ukraine and a strong pillar in Europe", emphasized Federal President Steinmeier at a summit to …

Bundespräsident Steinmeier sitzt an einem Tisch, vor ihm ein großer Bildschirm mit einer Videokonferenz

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