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Joachim Gauck
Former German president, Joachim Gauck was a protestant pastor in East Germany before reunification.
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Commissioner proposes subtitles for speeches
Germany's federal integration commissioner has proposed subtitles in six languages for key Merkel and Gauck speeches
12,000 refugees stranded in no man's land
The UN has urged Jordan to take in 12,000 Syrian refugees stranded at its border.
Gauck: 'We stand at Israel's side'
Joachim Gauck and Reuven Rivlin have celebrated 50 years of diplomatic friendship between Germany and Israel.
Gauck vows steadfast friendship with Israel
German President Joachim Gauck has called for stronger bridges between Germany and Israel.
Shaked defends NGO bill to Bundestag
In a letter, Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said the bill was "a necessity" to increase transparency.
German innovation award honors lung research
A team of medical scientists researching lung disease wins a prestigious German award for technology and innovation.
3-D printing in aviation
In early 2016 Airbus will begin producing airplane components with its own Selective Laser Melting machines.
Gauck blasts handling of refugee crisis
Germany's head of state has addressed the upper house Bundesrat, making him the first president ever to do so.
Quotes on Helmut Schmidt's funeral
Leaders from around the world have descended on Hamburg to pay tribute to former chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
A final farewell to Helmut Schmidt
A state funeral is taking place in Hamburg for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
Gauck pays tribute to terrorism victims in Bundestag
Joachim Gauck has delivered a speech in the Bundestag honoring victims of war for Germany's National Day of Mourning.
Schäuble sparks row over refugee 'avalanche'
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has caused outrage for calling the influx of migrants an 'avalanche.'
A significant day in German history
November 9 is remembered both positively and negatively in Germany.
Gauck: Mongolia 'good example' for the region
Germany's president has praised democratic progress in Mongolia on a nearly week-long trip to East Asia.
German president arrives in South Korea
President Joachim Gauck is headed to Seoul on a state visit in a bid to promote unity in the region.
A look at German-Korean economic ties
Barbara Zollmann, director of the German Chamber of Commerce in South Korea, speaks to DW about bilateral trade ties.
Man with a message
Gero Schließ
An official visit with Obama, fine and well - but what will come of Gauck's White House appearance?
Gauck urges more US effort on refugees
German President Joachim Gauck urges Washington to contribute more to dealing with the Syrian migrant crisis.
Gauck, Obama meet at the White House
US President Barack Obama has met with German President Joachim Gauck at the White House.
German president calls on US to win back lost trust
It's been nearly 20 years since a German president was received in the White House.
US-German ties with room for improvement
The US visit of German President Gauck and his meeting with President Obama underscore the importance of bilateral ties.
Germany marks 25th anniversary of reunification
Germany marks 25 years of unity
Gauck urges tolerance as Germany marks unity
President Gauck has called for solidarity in handling the refugee crisis as Germany is celebrates 25 years of unity.
Quadriga - German Unity 25 - Old worries and new challenges
Reunified Germany is stronger than ever. Even the eastern Germany economy is on the up. But opinion polls still suggest that in both halves of the new republic there are reservations.
Germany has finite capacity to take refugees
German President Joachim Gauck has said the country has a finite capacity to take in refugees.
Merkel and Gauck
Merkel and Gauck are both from the former East Germany, and sometimes it shows.
German train hostage-taker jailed
A man has been sentenced for hostage-taking on a train - after trying to coerce a government statement on Palestine.
German President calls on Poland to take in more refugees
German President Gauck used the opportunity to call on Poland to take in more refugees.
Angela Merkel booed by far-right protesters
Far-right protesters have booed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she arrived at a refugee center in Heidenau.
President Joachim Gauck criticizes 'dark Germany'
German head of state Joachim Gauck praised volunteers on a visit to a refugee home in the face of xenophobic attacks.
Maccabi Jewish Olympics open in Berlin
The 14th European Maccabi Games have opened in Berlin at the Olympic stadium with 2,500 competitors from 36 countries.
President Gauck praises Ireland
President Joachim Gauck has expressed "great respect" for Ireland and its economic recovery after its EU bailout.
Gauck in Ireland
Joachim Gauck is on a state visit to Ireland, where he will discuss the state of Europe amid the Greek debt crisis.
Gauck: Germany needs debate over gay marriage
Joachim Gauck has called for an open debate about same-sex marriage in Germany.
Renewed calls for German recognition of genocide in Namibia
There have been renewed calls for Germany to acknowledge its responsibility for genocide in what is now Namibia.
Live-Blog from the Lindau Laureate Meeting
It’s a think tank for tomorrow’s Nobel Laureates: the 65th Lindau meeting. And DW’s Zulfikar Abbany is there.
German President calls for open debate in science
The 65th Lindau Nobel Meeting: It's a think tank for young scientists and Nobel Laureates from across the disciplines.
Queen Elizabeth visits Bergen-Belsen
The queen wrapped up her official visit to Germany with a trip to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Queen Elizabeth steps into Berlin limelight
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been received with military honors at Bellevue Palace in Berlin.
Gauck: 'Moral duty' to save migrants
The German president has called for more compassion toward migrants in view of Germany's own history.
German Protestant Church opens biannual congress
A five-day assembly of Germany's Protestant Church has opened in Stuttgart.
Egypt's al-Sisi arrives in Berlin
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has arrived in Berlin for a two day visit.
50-year-old man arrested after attack on Bellevue Palace
Officers have apprehended a suspect in connection with a fire started outside the home of Germany's president.
Berlin hosts climate talks
Berlin hosts climate talks ramping up to a major annual summit in Paris this December.
Israeli president kicks off Germany visit
The Israeli president has been received with military honors by his German counterpart Joachim Gauck in Berlin.
Günter Grass farewelled
Germany has bid farewell to literary great Günter Grass at a memorial service in his home town of Lübeck.
Gauck remembers Soviet dead
Soviet war dead in German 'recollection shadow,' says Gauck
Berlin marks 70 years since end of WWII
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has attended an event in Berlin marking 70 years since the end of WWII.
Gauck raises prospect of reparations for Greece
President Gauck has raised the possibility of Berlin addressing Athens' demands for reparations for the Nazi occupation.
Gauck meets refugees on Maltese visit
Echoing the words of EU Commissioner Juncker, Gauck has also voiced his support for a more humane migration policy.
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