• Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de
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    21 hours ago

    Short reminder that the German president is not comparable to the usual role of a president in other countries, e.g. the U.S.
    It is by far not so powerful and has (apart from some key functions during the legislative process) mainly representative tasks.

    • Saleh@feddit.org
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      11 hours ago

      She was already “deported” to the EU commission, so she could do less damage in Germany. Here we are now.

      She has a talent of making the worst out of an office. Although the current President Steinmeier already is a disgrace for the office, spewing Racism and shaking hands with internationally wanted war criminals.

    • sbrodolino21@lemmy.worldOP
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      21 hours ago

      I think the bigger news is that if it happens she’s going to step down as President of the European Commission.

      • Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de
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        20 hours ago

        I had to check and it seems you are right. Next vote of EU Commission president would normally be in 2029, so she would have to go two years early.