Frank-Walter Steinmeier

“From the point of view of Ukraine, this is an insult.” Ambassador Melnik refused to participate in the events marking the 80th anniversary of the German attack on the USSR

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“From the point of view of Ukraine, this is an insult.” Ambassador Melnik refused to participate in the events marking the 80th anniversary of the German attack on the USSR

The event, which is called the main one on the occasion of the anniversary, will take part President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The exhibition is due to open on June 18 at the Berlin-Karlshorst Museum, which was called the “Museum of Surrender” before the reunification of Germany. According to journalists, Melnik bluntly refused the invitation … Read more

Denmark’s secret service helped the USA eavesdrop on Angela Merkel

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Denmark’s secret service helped the USA eavesdrop on Angela Merkel

The Danish secret service FE is said to have helped the USA to spy on Chancellor Angela Merkel. This is reported by several media. Other German politicians were also targeted by the spies. In a joint search, European television stations and newspapers have accused Denmark’s foreign secret service FE of targeting politicians. The agents are … Read more

Transatlantic Relations Between Biden: The Momentum Is Here – Comment

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Transatlantic Relations Between Biden: The Momentum Is Here – Comment

The inauguration of Joe Biden <!––> raises huge hopes across the pond. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced that the relief was great. But Donald Trump hardly did <!––> Moved to Florida, it’s back again: the transfigured, sometimes romantically naive view of the USA as the oversized protector who will now restore order – often followed … Read more

Steinmeier pays tribute to “the courage to reconcile”

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Steinmeier pays tribute to “the courage to reconcile”

– Willy Brandt On December 7, 1970, then Chancellor Brandt fell on his knees at the monument to the heroes of the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw to commemorate the millions of victims of the Hitler dictatorship. Photo: dpa / archive – (Photo: dpa) – – – – “The partnership between Germany and Poland is an … Read more

Iceland’s President re-elected – Jürgen Klopp is his role model

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Iceland’s President re-elected – Jürgen Klopp is his role model

The Icelanders like their president, and this can also be seen in the ballot boxes. After his high election victory, Jóhannesson draws a sporty comparison with Liverpool’s successful German coach. Iceland’s President Gudni Jóhannesson has secured a second term. The 52-year-old clearly prevailed against his only challenger Gudmundur Franklín Jónsson in the presidential election on … Read more

Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for patience

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for patience

Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses the people in an extraordinary television speech. The head of state pays tribute to the people of the country, but also appeals to them for the period after the crisis. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has people in Germany to patience, discipline and solidarity in the Corona crisis called. “It is not only … Read more

“My heart is bleeding” – Hanau mourns the victims of the attack

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“My heart is bleeding” – Hanau mourns the victims of the attack

Updated March 4, 2020, 8:14 p.m. With a moving funeral service, politicians and relatives commemorate the victims of the racist attack in Hanau – and demand consequences. Shock and bewilderment are ubiquitous in the city two weeks after the crime. You can find more current news here Her brother was “unexpectedly torn from the middle … Read more

“How quickly words become actions”

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“How quickly words become actions”

The armed attack in Hanau, in which at least eleven people died, triggers grief and horror. Top politicians express their sympathy – in clear words. Eleven people are in Hessen on Wednesday evening Hanau shot, including the alleged gunman. The Attorney General took over the investigation on suspicion of an extreme right. Many politicians reacted … Read more

Security conference live: Marcon and Kramp-Karrenbauer – politics

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Security conference live: Marcon and Kramp-Karrenbauer – politics

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier opened the 56th edition of the Munich Security Conference on Friday. Until Sunday there are about 35 heads of state and government and almost 100 foreign and defense ministers in the city. As always, the luxury hotel Bayerischer Hof and the surrounding neighborhood in the old town will be transformed into … Read more

Holocaust. ″ I would like to say that the Germans learned their lesson once and for all ″

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Holocaust. ″ I would like to say that the Germans learned their lesson once and for all ″

It was with “deep sadness” that German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed the hundred Holocaust survivors and more than 40 world leaders and bowed to the memory of the “industrial mass murder of six million Jews, the worst crime of the history of mankind “committed by his countrymen. The speech was given at the Yad Vashem … Read more