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Tag: Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Steinmeier: The war against Ukraine is ‘a war against the unity of Europe’

Steinmeier: The war against Ukraine is ‘a war against the unity of Europe’ Steinmeier: The war against Ukraine is ‘a war against the unity of Europe’

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is also “a war against the unity of Europe”, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said today. “The war that Putin is waging against Ukraine is also a war against the unity of Europe. We must not allow ourselves to be divided, we must not allow the great project of […]

Steinmeier: ‘We have to put Ukraine in a position where it will have something to negotiate’

Steinmeier: ‘We have to put Ukraine in a position where it will have something to negotiate’ Steinmeier: ‘We have to put Ukraine in a position where it will have something to negotiate’

Ukraine must regain its independence, says German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. But she must decide for herself when she is ready to negotiate. Until then, he said, the country will be supported, he declared. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has spoken out against pressuring Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war started by Russia. Steinmeier said […]

Steinmeier calls on Putin to end the war

Steinmeier calls on Putin to end the war Steinmeier: The war against Ukraine is ‘a war against the unity of Europe’

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday called on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to withdraw his country’s army from Ukraine immediately. “Respect Ukraine’s national sovereignty, stop hostilities,” Steinmeier said in a speech to the Stuttgart Catholic Church. “Mr Putin, end the suffering and destruction in Ukraine. Order your troops. “Do not deny direct and serious […]

German Press: Does Europe need a new Stability Fund?

German Press: Does Europe need a new Stability Fund? German Press: Does Europe need a new Stability Fund?

Concerns about a new Stability Fund, Greek shipping and sanctions against Russia, as well as the Zelensky-Steinmeier contact in the press. The financial newspaper Handelsblatt “The EU does not need a new European Stability Fund, as it did with the euro crisis, in order to overcome the difficulties posed by the war in Ukraine today,” […]

Welcome, but on condition that Soltz is in Ukraine

Welcome, but on condition that Soltz is in Ukraine Welcome, but on condition that Soltz is in Ukraine

Strong reactions in Germany after the announcement that President Steinmeier is unwanted in the Ukrainian capital. The Ukrainian ambassador addressed a conditional open invitation to Chancellor Soltz. Political turmoil has prevailed in Berlin’s governmental and parliamentary circles since yesterday after news broke that German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was persona non grata for Kyiv because of […]

German president unwanted in Ukraine

German president unwanted in Ukraine Steinmeier: ‘We have to put Ukraine in a position where it will have something to negotiate’

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will not travel to Ukraine in the end. He is considered “undesirable” by the Ukrainian government because of his close political ties with Russia in the past. The plans of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier were thwarted at the last minute. He planned to travel to Ukraine together with his counterparts from Poland, […]

“I’m unwanted in Kyiv,” said German President Steinmeier

“I’m unwanted in Kyiv,” said German President Steinmeier Steinmeier: The war against Ukraine is ‘a war against the unity of Europe’

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is said to be “undesirable” in Kyiv, at least according to what he revealed to journalists during his visit to Warsaw today. The reason is his policy towards Russia as Foreign Minister, which has been repeatedly criticized by the Ukrainian side. According to Steinmeier, the presidents of Germany, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania […]

Steinmeier calls for war crimes tribunal for Putin and Lavrov

Steinmeier calls for war crimes tribunal for Putin and Lavrov Steinmeier: ‘We have to put Ukraine in a position where it will have something to negotiate’

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is calling for a war crimes tribunal to be set up against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview with Der Spiegel, according to Reuters. “Anyone responsible for these crimes should be given an explanation,” Steinmeier said. “This includes the soldiers. This includes the military commanders. […]

Germany: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife test positive for coronavirus

Germany: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife test positive for coronavirus Germany: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife test positive for coronavirus

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Bündenbender were diagnosed with coronavirus, the presidency announced earlier today. Mr. Steinmeier and his wife are fully vaccinated and with the boosting dose, according to the same announcement, they show only “mild” symptoms and are isolated in the presidential residence, while in the meantime all the direct […]

Germany-Steinmeier: Russia’s responsibility for a military conflict in Europe

Germany-Steinmeier: Russia’s responsibility for a military conflict in Europe Germany-Steinmeier: Russia’s responsibility for a military conflict in Europe

Frank-Walter Steinmeier needed only one vote to be re-elected Federal President by an overwhelming majority in the Federal Assembly, and his winning speech was dedicated to defending democracy but also to the risk of military conflict in Europe. With 1,045 votes out of a total of 1,425 valid votes cast, 86 abstentions and 12 invalid […]