Frank-Walter Steinmeier is a German politician and statesman, former foreign minister. He is currently the acting federal president of Germany.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier biography:
The future German president was born on 5 January 1956 in the village of Brakelsieck near the town of Detmold in West Germany. His parents were from a simple working class: his father worked as a carpenter and his mother earned her living by working in a local factory. His primary school education was at Detmold Primary School, until he moved to nearby Blomberg in 1966, where he attended high school.
After obtaining his Abitur – in 1974 – the future president of Germany paid tribute to his homeland. He then pursued a university education, studying law and political science at Justus-Liebig-University Gießen. Steinmeier contributed to the journal Democracy and Law.
Later, Frank-Walter took a job in the political science department at his alma mater. In the early 1990s, the young professional received his doctorate.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier Political life:
Steinmeier was given his first responsible position as a legal advisor on media policy and law in 1991. Two years later, he became personal assistant to the then acting Governor of Lower Saxony, Gerhard Schröder.
Thereafter, his career developed at a rapid pace. His performance earned the budding politician the nickname Die Graue Effizienz (‘Grey Efficiency’).
In 2005, after Angela Merkel took over as Chancellor, Steinmeier was appointed Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The Social Democratic Party, of which Frank-Walter had been a member since 1975 following the resignation of its chairman Kurt Beck, considered him to be the ideal candidate. Although Steinmeier led in the election race in terms of votes, Merkel won the election itself. Steinmeier no longer served as the party’s general secretary, concentrating on his new position as leader of the SPD faction, representing its interests in the Bundestag.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier BIO:
- Date of birth: 5 January 1956
- Place of birth: Detmold, Germany
- Nationality: German
- Activities: politic
Frank-Walter Steinmeier age (Frank-Walter Steinmeier birthday):
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born on 5 January 1956 in Detmold, Germany. He is now 68 years
Frank-Walter Steinmeier nationality:
He is German by nationality
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