Everyone can say goodbye: Condolence book opened for Johannes Rau

Everyone can say goodbye: Condolence book opened for Johannes Rau

On February 2, 2025, Germany received the sad news of the death of the former Federal President Johannes Rau. Rau, who died in Berlin at the age of 75, will be reminiscent of many outstanding personality in German politics. In view of its significant contribution to society, citizens have the opportunity to express their condolences in condolence books.

The first condolence book is located in Bellevue Castle in Berlin, where the opening times for interested citizens are set as follows:

• Monday, February 3, 2025: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 4, 2025: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 5, 2025: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Another book is accessible in Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn, which also offers these opening times. Access to the official seats requires an ID document.

political worthwhile and state act

The political reactions to death are emotional and numerous. Federal President Horst Köhler, who personally entered the condolence book in Bellevue Castle, emphasized the importance of out of life. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice Chancellor Franz Müntefering also found the way to express their grief and gratitude. On February 7, Köhler ordered a state act in honor that underlines the scope of his services.

in Raus Himmatstadt Wuppertal and in the Düsseldorf state parliament also have the opportunity to make their grief and signatures. Manfred Stolpe, the former Prime Minister of Brandenburg, praised Rau as a "extraordinary personality" and praised him as a "fundamental politician and great philanthropist". In public perception, rough is often mentioned in the same breath with the East German SPD politician Regine Hildebrand, which illustrates the high appreciation that is shown to him.

visitor magnet Castle Bellevue

On Saturday, numerous citizens flocked to Bellevue Castle to get into the condolence books. This great sympathy shows how deeply out of influence in German society is anchored. It becomes clear that he was estimated not only as a politician, but also as a person. His ability to communicate with people and take their worries seriously is missing by many.

For more information on the condolence books and the opening times, please visit the official website of the Federal President at www.bundesprespreskin.de .