Steinmeier Invites Volunteers to New Year's Reception

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Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will hold his traditional New Year reception at Bellevue Palace in Berlin on Friday (10.00 a.m.). Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he will welcome around 60 volunteers from all 16 federal states.In addition, representatives of public life from politics, business, trade unions, culture and civil society are invited.Following the defilee of all guests, the Federal President invites the citizens to …

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At the traditional New Year reception at Bellevue Palace, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier set a clear signal for social cohesion and the strength of democracy on 9 January 2026. In addition to representatives of public life, around 60 committed citizens stood in the spotlight, both small and large, for the common good. {/mprestriction} In his speech Steinmeier stressed that the beginning of the year was a time of departure. This will t…