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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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"You can count on Germany"

Topic: Speech

24 February 2025

“Germany must be a strong partner for Ukraine and a strong pillar in Europe", emphasized Federal President Steinmeier at a summit to …

Bundespräsident Steinmeier sitzt an einem Tisch, vor ihm ein großer Bildschirm mit einer Videokonferenz

"Germany stands firmly by Ukraine’s side"

Topic: Speech

Schloss Bellevue, , 24 February 2025

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sends a clear message of solidarity in a video statement marking the third anniversary of the …

Federal President Steinmeier during a recording of a statement expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people on the Third anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine

"A role model to all those who do not want to leave the field to autocrats"

Topic: Speech

Gütersloh, , 20 February 2025

At the presentation of the Reinhard Mohn Prize to Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, Federal President Frank-Walter …

Federal President Steinmeier stands next to Maia Sandu (center) and Daniela Schwarzer (right)

"We stand together. We stick together. We want to live together."

Topic: Speech

Hanau, , 19 February 2025

Five years ago, a right-wing extremist shot nine people in Hanau for racist reasons, then shot his mother and himself. At the central …

Federal President Steinmeier during his speech at the central commemoration ceremony on the 5th anniversary of the attack on 19 February 2020 in Hanau

"We miss him"

Topic: Speech

Berlin, , 18 February 2025

Germany has bid farewell to former Federal President Horst Köhler at a memorial ceremony. In his speech, Federal President Steinmeier …

Federal President Steinmeier commemorates the former Federal President Horst Köhler in the Berliner Dom
Federal President Steinmeier during his speech at the memorial ceremony for former Federal President Horst Köhler in the Berliner Dom

"Partnerships and alliances are worthwhile"

Topic: Speech

Munich, , 14 February 2025

At the Munich Security Conference, Federal President Steinmeier appealed to the international community to work together. He confirmed: …

Opening speech by the Federal President at the Munich Security Conference at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof

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