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Joachim Gauck
Former German president, Joachim Gauck was a protestant pastor in East Germany before reunification.
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Germany's postwar presidents
Germany's postwar presidents
DW takes a look at the heads of state of the Federal Republic of Germany since its founding in 1949.
Poland's Solidarnosc trade union turns 40
Poland's Solidarnosc trade union turns 40
Forty years ago, the free trade union Solidarnosc was founded in Poland.
Germany's ex-president plucked from capsized boat
Germany's ex-president plucked from capsized boat
Joachim Gauck was in a small sailing boat off Germany's Baltic Sea coast when it overturned.
Migrants must accept German values: ex-President Gauck
Migrants must accept German values: ex-President Gauck
The former German president has called on migrants living in Germany not to form parallel societies.
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5 unexpected presents to Queen Elizabeth II
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Steinmeier assumes office as German president
Steinmeier assumes office as German president
The former top diplomat has taken over as Germany's 12th president.
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