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German president says lack of trust forced him to resign
Feb 17, 2012, 10:30 GMT
Berlin - German President Christian Wulff admitted Friday to making mistakes but said he had always acted within the bounds of the law, as he announced his resignation over corruption allegations.
'I have made mistakes in my offices,' he said in a live broadcast from his Berlin office. 'But I have always acted correctly.'
He said that corruption allegations which have mounted over the past weeks and the ensuing lack of trust had made his position untenable.
'I'm convinced that Germany can best develop its economic and social strength and make a good contribution to European unity when integration succeeds at home,' he added, in reference to an ongoing debate on immigration.
Germany needed a president which could meet these challenges unrestrictedly, he added, with the trust of 'not just a majority but a broad majority of citizens.'
'The events of the past days and week have shown that this trust and therefore my influence have been lastingly damaged,' he said.
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