Feb 13, 2022 · At an unusually early stage, in May 2021, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced that he wished to remain Germany's head of state for another five years. "I would like to …

Nov 26, 2021 · The world’s eyes are on Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whom the Bundestag elected to lead a governing coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP. As president, however, Frank …

Jul 17, 2024 · The first female chancellor picture-alliance/ dpa/dpaweb The first election victory – in 2005 the Bundestag elected Angela Merkel to be the first female chancellor in Germany’s history. She was …

Feb 9, 2017 · The new Federal President will be elected on 12 February. Why Jogi Löw, head coach of Germany's national football team, has a vote – and other things you need to know.

Feb 8, 2022 · Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been Germany's Federal President since 2017. On 13 February he will stand for re-election by the Federal Assembly, which only meets to elect Germany's …

May 6, 2025 · Berlin (dpa) - The Bundestag has elected CDU leader Friedrich Merz as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany in the second ballot. He received 325 of the votes cast in the secret …

Oct 23, 2025 · Who governs in Germany? The federal president is the head of state, an office that has been held by Frank-Walter Steinmeier since 2017. The Federal Government has been led by Federal …

Apr 17, 2017 · Although the president is the head of state the real power is held by the chancellor and therefore people are much more interested in him (or her). In the Republic of Weimar the President …

Feb 8, 2022 · Le président fédéral allemand est Frank-Walter Steinmeier depuis 2017. Découvrez ici sa biographie et sa carrière politique.

Mar 14, 2025 · In Germany, the German Chancellor holds more power than the President. The Chancellor is the head of government and has more influence over policy-making and day-to-day …