President of Germany Roman Herzog, Johannes Rau, Christian Wulff, Joachim Gauck and Frank-Walter Steinmeier (as yet) have signed and promulgated all bills during their respective terms. The president represents Germany in the world (Art. 59 Basic Law), undertakes foreign visits and receives foreign dignitaries. They also conclude treaties with foreign nations (which do not come into effect until affirmed by the Bundestag), accredit German diplomats and receive the letters of accreditation of foreign diplomats. According to Article 60 (2) of the German Constitution, the president has the power to pardon. This means the president "has the authority to revoke or commute penal or
Germany at the 2010 Winter Paralympics Germany at the 2010 Winter Paralympics Germany sent 20 competitors to compete in four disciplines at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They placed first overall in the medal standings with a total of 13 gold medals. The Alpine Ski Team from Germany won a total of 15 medals. The medalists are: The Biathlon team from Germany won a total of 5 medals at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. The medalists are: The German athletes participating in the Cross-country skiing events won a total of 4 medals. The medalists are: Germany competed in wheelchair curling. They placed last,