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German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier accused Russia of political propaganda.

During his official speech, the Secretary General presented German Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier with two extraordinary....

Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Vice-Chancellor and Federal Foreign Minister of Germany
Date of Birth: 05.01.1956
Country: Germany

Biography of Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born on January 5, 1956, in the village of Brakelsiek, near the small town of Detmold in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

His father was a carpenter and his mother worked in a factory. Steinmeier attended school in Detmold from the age of 6, and in 1966, he transferred to a high school in the neighboring city of Blomberg.

President Čaputová feels an affinity for President Steinmeier's sound judgment and views of the future of our countries and the European Union.

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  • He was passionate about football and played as a midfielder for the TuS 08 Brakelsiek club.

    After graduating from high school in 1974, Steinmeier served in the army for two years. In 1975, he joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).

    Initially, Steinmeier planned to pursue a career as a sports presenter or architect, but ultimately decided to become a lawyer due to the potential for higher income. From 1976 to 1982, he studied law and political scie