Overview

• Steinmeier concluded his 16th 'Ortszeit Deutschland' in Neuruppin from July 1–3, relocating the presidential office to foster open, time-rich discussions with residents.
• The itinerary featured tours of a canoe club, an art gallery, a local company and the medical university to gather grassroots insights on regional development.
• A multi-hour Bürgerdialog on German unity brought together citizens, educators and civic leaders to debate national cohesion.
• At a “Kaffeetafel kontrovers,” residents and a social worker highlighted strong eastern German identity among youth and skepticism toward outsiders.
• He took part in a dragon boat duel before announcing that the next 'Ortszeit' will be held in Rheinland-Pfalz and noting that war anxieties run higher in eastern Germany.