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    Background information The Federal Chancellor and the Cabinet

    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.

  • Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauer während eines Pressestatements auf der Terrasse der Villa Hammerschmidt.

    Photo: Bundesregierung/Unterberg

    Federal Chancellors since 1949

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