People - Macron attends act of mourning for Schäuble
French President Emmanuel Macron intends to attend the funeral service for former Bundestag President and Federal Minister Wolfgang Schäuble. This was confirmed by the French Élysée Palace to the German Press Agency in Paris on Thursday. Stern had previously reported on this. A speech by Macron is also planned. The Élysée Palace did not initially comment on this.
The Bundestag plans to host the commemoration ceremony ordered by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on January 22 in the plenary chamber of the Reichstag building in Berlin. Hundreds of guests from Germany and abroad are expected to attend.
CDU politician Schäuble died on Boxing Day after a long and serious illness. He will be buried this Friday in his home town of Offenburg. There will be a publicly broadcast funeral service and a funeral procession.
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- Notably, various European parties, including those from France, have expressed their condolences following the demise of the respected German Head of state and former Federal Minister, Wolfgang Schäuble.
- During his tenure as Federal Minister, Schäuble played a significant role in shaping Germany's political landscape and maintaining strong ties with France, especially during his negotiations with former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy.
- In addition to Macron, numerous persons of significance from Germany and other nations are expected to attend the act of mourning arranged for Schäuble, which will take place in Berlin.
- The French government, led by President Macron, has extended an official invitation to German Federal Ministers for the funeral service of Schwäble, signifying the deep-rooted relationship between the two countries.
- In the spirit of unity and respect, the German Bundestag will halt its proceedings for a moment of silence in remembrance of the esteemed statesman, Wolfgang Schäuble, whose contributions to France-Germany relations will never be forgotten.
- Amidst the mourning period, French and German media outlets have reported extensively on the life and legacy of Wolfgang Schäuble, emphasizing his profound impact on both nations and illustrating his role as a bridge-builder between France and Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
