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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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"What a lovely moment in German-Ukrainian friendship"

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Berlin, , 23 January 2025

60 works from Ukraine are now on display at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. At the opening of the exhibition, Federal President …

Opening of the exhibition "From Odesa to Berlin"

"In 2025, everyone should really take a look"

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Chemnitz, , 18 January 2025

"C the Unseen" – this was the motto under which Chemnitz started the year 2025 as European Capital of Culture. Federal President …

The Federal President stands in front of the Karl Marx Momument in Chemnitz and gives a speech

"Germany will be a passionate advocate for Europe in the future, too"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 14 January 2025

At the New Year reception for the Diplomatic Corps, Federal President Steinmeier emphasized the continuity of German foreign policy: …

The Federal President stands surrounded by some of his guests in the Great Hall and is photographed

"Let’s stand together!"

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25 December 2024

In his Christmas Message, Federal President Steinmeier encourages his fellow citizens to stand together: "A commitment to the common …

During his annual Christmas address, Federal President Steinmeier is standing in front of an illuminated christmas tree (left) and his standard (right), smiling into the camera

"This day stands for the highest peaks we have climbed in our history"

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Schloss Bellevue, , 7 November 2024

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave a speech at the event “Thirty-five years since the Peaceful Revolution: Triumph of …

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gives a speech at the event "35 Years of Peaceful Revolution: Victory of Freedom? Exaggerated myth? Endangered legacy?"

"I ask you for your forgiveness"

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Kandanos/Greece, , 31 October 2024

Federal President Steinmeier has asked the people of Kandanos in Greece for forgiveness on behalf of Germany for the crimes committed …

Federal President Steinmeier bends down to an elderly woman and holds her hand
Federal President Steinmeier stands at a lectern and gives a speech

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