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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on Germans to join forces to tackle the numerous current crises. “We must take on our destiny,” Steinmeier writes in his book “Wir” (We), which he presented on Wednesday at his official residence, Bellevue Palace in Berlin. “We know what Germany can be: A country that has stood under pressure and found its way.” Steinmeier argues in favour of more cooperation between government and opposition on key issues, for state reform, and for a new, thoughtful and not arrogant patriotism – a “patriotism of quiet tones.” The president’s long essay is be…

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