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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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"Our strength lies in joint action"

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Prague/Czech Republic, , 30 April 2024

On April 30, during his trip to the Czech Republic, Federal President Steinmeier gave a speech on the EU's eastward expansion at the …

Federal president Steinmeier is holding a speech at the conference "20 Years of Czechia in the EU: A Vision for an Enlarged Europe"

"German-Turkish exchange has never been merely a one-way street"

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Istanbul/Turkey, , 22 April 2024

On April 22, Federal President Steinmeier gave a speech at a cultural evening at the Tarabya Cultural Academy in the historic summer …

Visit to the Republic of Türkiye

"Germany is a country with a migrant background"

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Istanbul/Turkey, , 22 April 2024

At the start of his three-day trip to the Republic of Turkey on April 22, Federal President Steinmeier visited the Sirkeci train …

Visit to the Republic of Türkiye

"I bow my head to Hage Geingob"

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Windhoek/Namibia, , 24 February 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered an address at the funeral service for the President of the Republic of Namibia, …

"I am proud of our country"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 17 February 2024

In a video message, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanked the many people who take to the streets for our democracy. "We …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks into the camera to record a statement

State banquet in Nikosia

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Nikosia/Cyprus, , 12 February 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a speech at a state banquet hosted by President Nikos Christodoulides in Nikosia.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a speech at a state banquet hosted by President Nikos Christodoulides in Nikosia

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