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February 28, 2017 - Berlin, Germany: German President Joachim Gauck prior to talks with journalists at Bellevue Castle. On 6 June 2016, Gauck announced he would not stand for re-election in 2017, citing his age as the reason. He will be succeeded by the former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) on March 18th 2017. (Hermann Bredehorst/Polaris)

February 28, 2017 - Berlin, Germany: German President Joachim Gauck prior to talks with journalists at Bellevue Castle. On 6 June 2016, Gauck announced he would not stand for re-election in 2017, citing his age as the reason. He will be succeeded by the former German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) on March 18th 2017. (Hermann Bredehorst/Polaris)