President of Germany

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Incumbent
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
since 19 March 2017

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The President of Germany (German: Bundespräsident ) is the head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany. The role is largely ceremonial, with the President serving as a moral authority and representative of the German state. The President is elected by the Federal Convention and serves a term of five years, with the possibility of one re-election.

Duties and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

The President of Germany has several key responsibilities, including:

  • Promulgation of Laws: The President signs bills into law after they have been passed by the Bundestag and the Bundesrat.
  • Appointment of Federal Officials: The President appoints federal judges, federal civil servants, and military officers.
  • Dissolution of the Bundestag: Under certain circumstances, the President can dissolve the Bundestag and call for new elections.
  • Representation of Germany: The President represents Germany in international relations and can conclude treaties with foreign states.
  • Pardons and Clemency: The President has the power to grant pardons and clemency.

Election Process[edit | edit source]

The President is elected by the Federal Convention, which is a special body convened solely for this purpose. The Convention consists of all the members of the Bundestag and an equal number of delegates from the Länder, the federal states of Germany. The election is conducted by secret ballot, and a candidate must receive an absolute majority of votes to be elected.

History[edit | edit source]

The office of the President of Germany was established in 1919 during the Weimar Republic. The first President was Friedrich Ebert, a member of the SPD. The role of the President has evolved over time, particularly after the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949.

Residence[edit | edit source]

The official residence of the President is Bellevue Palace in Berlin. The palace serves as the venue for official state functions and receptions.

List of Presidents[edit | edit source]

Some notable Presidents of Germany include:

Also see[edit | edit source]

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