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Frank-Walter Steinmeier (German: [ˈfʁaŋkˌvaltɐ ˈʃtaɪnˌmaɪ.ɐ] ⓘ; born 5 January 1956) [1] is a German politician who has served as President of Germany since 2017. [2] He was previously federal minister for foreign affairs from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2017, as well as vice chancellor of Germany from 2007 to 2009.
Merit Steinmeier: Elke Büdenbender (born 14 January 1962) is a German jurist. She is also the wife of Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the current President of Germany.
This is a list of presidential visits to foreign countries made by Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the current President of Germany. Steinmeier was elected on 12 February 2017 and assumed the office for a five-year term on 19 March 2017, succeeding Joachim Gauck .
[14] [15] Steinmeier lauded Merkel's ambition, intelligence, passion, and commitment to her responsibilities as chancellor of Germany. [12] Many observers praised Merkel's achievements, particularly in international diplomacy and shaping the politics of Germany. Some critics questioned the decision to bestow the award on Merkel due to her ...
The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) [2] is the only [clarification needed] federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields.
Felix Finkbeiner receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 2018 Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, awarded by President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier [8] 2018 Focus Magazine's Person Most Likely to Shape the Next 25 Years [9]
In 2019, she received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on her 100th birthday and was praised by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who called Lafrenz a "hero of freedom and humanity". [4] [15] [16] On 6 March 2023, Lafrenz died on Yonges Island, South Carolina, at age 103, as the last living member of the White Rose ...
In 2018, the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier bestowed the Great Order of Merit to Mminele for his work in promoting German-South African relations. The Great Order of Merit is the highest honour Germany can pay to an individual for services to the country. [1]