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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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"Israel did extend a hand to us"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 12 May 2025

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a dinner to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gives a dinner speech in honour of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel

“We are all children of 8 May”

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Berlin, , 8 May 2025

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Federal President Steinmeier has called for remembrance not to become …

Federal President Steinmeier stands at the lectern in the Bundestag and speaks

"Your work promotes international understanding"

Topic: Speech

Berlin, , 6 May 2025

"Now in particular, we need institutions like yours that defend and strengthen free and independent thought, research and teaching," …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a video address at the ceremony marking the centenary of the DAAD

"I wish you a safe hand"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 6 May 2025

Federal President Steinmeier appointed the Federal Chancellor and the members of the Federal Cabinet. "At this time, it is crucial to …

Federal President Steinmeier gives a speech on the appointment of the new Federal Cabinet

“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

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