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Informal Summit of german-speaking Heads of State in Switzerland (September 4-5, 2025)
The article reports on an informal summit held in Switzerland, bringing together the heads of state of German-speaking countries.Key Attendees:
Switzerland: President Karin keller-Sutter and her husband Morten Keller
Germany: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender
Belgium: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri
Liechtenstein: Hereditary Prince Alois and Heiress Sophie
Austria: President Alexander van der Bellen and his wife Doris Schmidauer
Day 1 (Ragaz-les-Bains):
The leaders and their spouses posed for a group photo.
Queen Mathilde was seen in discussion with the First Ladies of Austria and Germany.
An informal dinner took place, during which Grand Duke Henri addressed his counterparts.
Day 2 (Saint-Gall):
The group traveled by train to Saint-Gall.
Discussions during the train journey focused on “European competitiveness,” led by the Swiss President. Upon arrival in Saint-Gall, they were greeted by local officials, including the president of the government of the canton of Saint-Gall, Beat Tinner, and the mayor of Saint-Gall, Maria Pappa.
* They toured the old town, met with citizens, and visited the Saint-Gall monastery, abbey library, and cathedral.
