The Federal Chancellor is the leader of the government. He or she determines the focus of policies in Germany. Please find below an overview of the Federal Chancellor’s duties and powers. 

Every four years, German citizens elect their representatives in the German Bundestag. The Bundestag then decides who should lead the Federal Government.

The Federal Cabinet plays a central role in the work of the German government. But what does the Cabinet’s work look like? What is the Federal Chancellor’s role and what are the arrangements in the case of a coalition government? Here’s an overview of the Cabinet’s structure, tasks and principles.

Embark on a journey through time and learn more about the chancellors since 1949 - from Adenauer to Merz.