Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Coverage of Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the Nexus archive.
- Merz’s party picks new parliamentary group leader
Thorsten Frei was elected as the new parliamentary group leader of Germany's conservative bloc, succeeding Jens Spahn. Frei received 91.9% support and previously led Merz’s Chancellery. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier appointed three new CDU ministers, including Carsten Linnemann as health minister and Steffen Bilger as transport minister.
- Germany blurs defence lines with bet on Philippines’ old US base
Germany is investing in the former US military base in the Philippines (Clark International Airport) through a multimillion-dollar deal to project industrial ambition. The deal was announced during German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's milestone visit to Manila, the first by a German head of state since 1963.
- German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that Europe is concerned about tensions in the disputed South China Sea, which could threaten freedom of navigation similar to incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
- German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed Europe's concern over tensions in the disputed South China Sea during a visit to the Philippines, citing risks to freedom of navigation similar to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The U.S. has pledged to defend the Philippines under their treaty, while China warns against foreign interference in the territorial disputes involving multiple nations.
- Germany news: President Steinmeier heads to Asia
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is beginning a trip to Asia. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will play with the national squad in Germany's first match of the 2026 World Cup.