frank walter stein meyer has the backing of the governing coalition and looks poised to win a 2nd term, also coming up, living with a threat of war ukrainians rally for unity in the face of russian aggression. the president appeals for com as western nations warn and invasion, maybe a minute ah unexpired. welcome to the program. and we begin here in berlin, where a specially convened body, known as the federation convention, is now gathering to choose the country's president popular and common frank walter stein meyer is expected to be voted in for a 2nd 5 year term. after winning the backing of all 3 parties in germany's governing coalition, the head of state rule is largely ceremonial position. former chancellor, anglo merkel is among those are eligible to vote. and she's there in her 1st public appearance since she left office. and then ended up on the proposal and our political correspondent, nina has it is in the bonus tag where the convention is taking place. nina shine myers reelection today as president is pretty much considered certain. what. what does he stand for? oh, thanks

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frank walter stein meyer has the backing of the governing coalition and looks poised to win a 2nd term. also coming up living with a threat of war ukrainians rally for unity in the face of russian aggression. the president appeals for com as western nations warn and invasion maybe a minute. ah .