US EditionSpeech to the British Parliament: Steinmeier Calls for the Defence of Freedom and Democracy
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The British King has received the German Federal President. Why such a state visit is highly political – and with what gifts one travels to the Royals.
In a speech to the British Parliament, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for a common defence of freedom and democracy.Democracy today is in danger "in many places worldwide", Steinmeier warned in his speech in London on Thursday. Autocrats would be stronger and used disinformation as a weapon to "split our societies", to sow and destabilise doubts. Russia's "brutal attack on Ukraine" was also an attack not only on a country, but …
The date was seen as the political highlight of the state visit: in a speech to the British parliament, Federal President Steinmeier called for a common defence of freedom and democracy. Democracy is in danger in many places around the world, Steinmeier warned.
The recent threat from Russia has brought the British closer to Europe than the Brexiters actually intended. The Federal President's visit to the state expresses this.
During his three-day state visit to Great Britain, Federal President Steinmeier is given a special honour. He is allowed to give a speech in the British Parliament. The German head of state uses a title from the British band Oasis for this.
German President Steinmeier is on a state visit to Great Britain – and was given the opportunity to address Parliament. A rare honor, which he used to emphasize common ground despite Brexit. By Franziska Hoppen.
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