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  Journalist

  Dr. Peter Frey

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  Dr. Peter Frey, born in 1957, was the ZDF editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2022. He commented on national and international politics in the “heute journal.” He has hosted numerous programs such as “Berlin direkt,” “auslandsjournal,” and “ZDF-Morgenmagazin,” and together with Bettina Schausten, he interviewed all the key players in German politics in the interview series “Was nun?” Since the 1990s, he has conducted 48 interviews with Angela Merkel. Highlights of his television career included the broadcast of Barack Obama’s election as U.S. President, the elections and funerals of Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, as well as the commemorations of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Frey was a correspondent in Washington and published the book “Von Bagdad nach St. Petersburg” with Hoffmann und Campe. His journalistic career began in his early twenties with South West Radio and at Die Zeit, where he wrote a report on the writer Anna Seghers and her novel “Das siebte Kreuz”. He studied political science, Romance studies, and education in Mainz and Madrid from 1978 to 1986 and earned his doctorate on Spain’s EU accession. As editor-in-chief, Frey sought engagement with the audience and critics of television. After his retirement, Frey has been involved in German-Polish projects.

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  Former Federal Minister of Defense

  Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

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  Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was born in Völklingen, Saarland. After completing her high school education, she studied political science and law in Saarbrücken and Trier. She gained political experience behind the scenes as an assistant to the then-chairman of the CDU Saar, Federal Minister for the Environment Dr. Klaus Töpfer. At the same time, she began her practical political journey as a voluntary member and deputy in the city council of her hometown, Püttlingen. This passion turned into both a vocation and a career, leading her from the Bundestag to state politics in Saarland. In December 2000, she became the first female Interior Minister of Saarland. After serving in other ministerial positions, she was elected as the first female Minister-President of Saarland in 2011. In 2018, she moved to federal politics, becoming the Secretary General and Chairwoman of the CDU Germany, and from 2019 until December 2021, she served as the Federal Minister of Defense. Since leaving active politics, she has been engaged as an active citizen, contributing her experience on various levels, including in international think tanks, nationally as chairwoman of the German Children and Youth Foundation and president of the German Adult Education Association, and in her hometown as the chairwoman of an organization supporting long-term unemployed individuals. She continues to live with her family in Saarland.

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  Variety Show

  GOP

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  The GOP Varieté-Theater in Hannover, formerly known as Georgspalast, gained fame through performances by stars like Heinz Erhard and Zarah Leander. After reopening in 1992, GOP became a leading brand in the variety sector, with seven theaters across Germany. Over 300 shows have been produced, reaching 15 million viewers. The exclusive shows "Premiere" and "Highlights" on the MS EUROPA are hosted by Martin Quilitz, known for his work on the Harald Schmidt Show and numerous TV and stage appearances. Quilitz is renowned for his versatile entertainment skills. The show features talented artists such as juggler Phil Os, contortionist Samira Reddmann, LED juggler Francois Loooop, YoYo world champion Rei Iwakura, handstand acrobat Annissa Elakel, and Cyr Wheel and Bouncing juggling by Carolin Liesegang. Audiences can expect a mix of laughter, awe, and excitement. With its impressive productions, GOP sets standards in international entertainment and remains a cornerstone in Germany’s variety scene.