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How long can you be chancellor in Germany?
Chancellor of Germany
Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany | |
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Nominator | Bundestag |
Appointer | President of Germany |
Term length | 4 years, renewable |
Constituting instrument | German Basic Law (German Constitution) |
How long has Angela Merkel been in charge of Germany?
List of chancellors of Germany by time in office
# in office | Chancellor | Time in office |
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34 | Angela Merkel | 16 years, 16 days |
27 | Konrad Adenauer | 14 years, 31 days |
24 | Adolf Hitler | 12 years, 90 days |
4 | Prince Bernhard von Bülow | 8 years, 270 days |
What’s the difference between chancellor and president in Germany?
The chancellor is head of the actual government, tasked with running the country. The president is head of the state, similar to Queen Elizabeth II., and his job is representing the country. Basically the only piece of actual political power held by Germany’s president is the signing of laws (or refusal to do so).
When did Angela Merkel become chancellor?
On 22 November 2005, Merkel assumed the office of Chancellor of Germany following a stalemate election that resulted in a grand coalition with the SPD. The coalition deal was approved by both parties at party conferences on 14 November 2005.
Who is Angela Merkel husband?
Joachim Sauerm. 1998
Ulrich Merkelm. 1977–1982
Angela Merkel/Husband
Joachim Sauer (German pronunciation: [ˈjoːaxɪm ˈzaʊɐ]; born 19 April 1949) is a German quantum chemist and professor emeritus of physical and theoretical chemistry at the Humboldt University of Berlin. He is the husband of the former chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel.
Who preceded Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany?
Angela Merkel | |
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Preceded by | Friedrich Merz |
Succeeded by | Wolfgang Gerhardt |
Bundestag Leader of the CDU/CSU Group | |
In office 22 September 2002 – 21 November 2005 |
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