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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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"We still have the opportunity to set out a framework for AI that benefits both human beings and the common good"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 10 July 2024

Speech of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the third event in the series Forum Bellevue on the Transformation of Society …

The Federal President gives a speech at Forum Bellevue on the Transformation of Society

"You all strengthen what connects us – here in Germany, in Europe and around the world"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 28 June 2024

On 28 June, Federal President Steinmeier welcomed around 600 guest researchers from the Humboldt Foundation to Germany.

"There has never been a more important time to fight for Europe"

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Bruges/Belgium, , 21 June 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered an address at the ceremony marking the closing of the College of Europe’s academic …

30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

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Bonn, , 17 June 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized in a video message at the event marking the World Day to Combat Desertification …

"We will support you and your country – for as long as it takes"

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Berlin, , 11 June 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a reception for the participants of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin and opened …

Federal President Steinmeier gives a speech at a conference

"Europe is strongest when it stands together"

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Münster, , 28 May 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered an address in honour of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, at the …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presents the International Award of the Peace of Westphalia to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron

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