15 December 2020, Berlin: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender watch as numerous images and messages are projected onto the façade of Bellevue Palace to mark the launch of the "Lichtblick" project. From 15 to 17 December 2020, the façade of Bellevue Palace will be illuminated with an artistic light projection showing messages sent in by people from all over Germany. With this "ray of hope", President Steinmeier wants to send a signal of encouragement and cohesion at the end of this special year marked by the Corona pandemic. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa