Seeking continuity, Germany elects President Steinmeier for second term

Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected to a second five-year term as German president on Sunday, a prominent yet largely ceremonial post as head of state of Europe's largest economy.

The re-election by secret ballot from a majority of electors was widely expected following broad support from most of the nation's major parties.

The results of the vote were announced by the president of the German parliament.