federal chancellor
Germany's head executive
Federal chancellor is the title for the head of government in Germany and Austria, equivalent to prime minister in other parliamentary systems.
The German federal chancellor (Bundeskanzler) leads the cabinet and sets policy direction: Angela Merkel served as federal chancellor for sixteen years.
The position holds executive power while the president serves a largely ceremonial role.
- foreign policyInternational relations strategy
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
- German reunificationMerging of divided nation
- Berlin WallCold War partition
- Iron CurtainCold War's political divide
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Ruler with total authority
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Administrator of a subdivision
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