Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a Social Democrat, has been elected as the president of Germany.
The position of president in Germany is largely ceremonial because the chancellor is the official head of government and has a higher profile on the world stage.
Steinmeier previously served as vice-chancellor and foreign minister under current Chancellor Angela Merkel.
He was elected by the vast majority of the assembly, receiving 931 of 1,253 votes. His predecessor, Joachim Gauck, did not seek another term and will step down on 18th March.