Work in Germany

A glance at the diary shows the vast spectrum of tasks of the Federal President at home. Alongside the "official" functions laid down in the Basic Law, there are tasks incumbent upon the Federal President which could be grouped under the title of "representing the state" of which he is the living symbol. With his position above the parties, he plays a role of integration, moderation and motivation through his speeches, addresses, talks, by becoming a patron of organizations and other initiatives.

Official functions

The Federal President is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany. The official functions of the Federal President are set out in the Basic Law.

Federal President Steinmeier appoints the members of the National Regulatory Control Council 2022

Representing the state

As head of state, the Federal President is particularly well placed to embody the state, represent it and integrate the various social groups within it.

Federal President Steinmeier gives a speech at the German Bundestag

Anniversaries and honorary godparenthood

The Federal President honors special anniversaries with his congratulations. Upon request, he takes over the honorary godparenthood for the seventh child of a family.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (archive)