German president to attend Eurobasket final against Turkey

German president to attend Eurobasket final against Turkey


German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the nation’s Eurobasket 2025 final against Turkey on Sunday in Riga.

The presidential office said on Saturday that Steinmeier will make the trip to Latvia where world champions Germany aim for a second continental title 32 years after the first in 1993.

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Germany’s government will also be represented, through Christiane Schenderlein, the state minister for sport and volunteering in the chancellery.

“The whole government has its fingers crossed for the German team on Sunday,” government sources said.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz had congratulated the team on X after Friday’s semi-final victory against Finland.

“Final – what a strong game. You have inspired an entire country. Good luck in the final,” Merz said.



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