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Historic visit: in Gernika, waiting for the German president

Gernika will host today, for the first time, a great act of remembrance for the victims of the 1937 bombing, in which a German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has already acknowledged the "serious crimes" committed by the Germans in Gernika and will pay tribute to the victims, accompanied by King Philip VI of Spain and President Pradales.

Hoyerswerda (Germany), 24/11/2025.- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses the media during his visit in Hoyerswerda, Germany, 24 November 2025. During his visit, Steinmeier was informed about various exchange and participation opportunities, including talking to politically active young people, visiting the Kulturfabrik Hoyerswerda association's community repair workshop and discussing volunteer work and the future prospects of the people of Hoyerswerda. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
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German President's visit, minute by minute

Frank Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender will arrive at Foronda airport at 9:45 a.m.
Then, around 10:15, President Imanol Pradales will receive them in Ajuria Enea.
At noon in the cemetery in Gernika, the German President, the King of Spain and President Imanol Pradales, among others, will pay tribute to the victims of the bombing. 

Waiting for the German President

Today will be an important day for the victims of the Gernika bombings. A German president will take part, for the first time in history, in a tribute to the victims of Gernika.