What is the Bundesregierung?
Q: What is the Bundesregierung?
A: The Bundesregierung, also known as the Bundeskabinett or Federal Cabinet, is the government of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Q: Who makes up the Bundesregierung?
A: The Bundesregierung consists of the Chancellor and Federal Ministers.
Q: What are some of the responsibilities of the cabinet listed in articles 62 to 69 of the constitution?
A: Articles 62 to 69 of the constitution list out various responsibilities for members of the cabinet, including taking an oath of office and setting general policy for each ministry.
Q: Who is responsible for administrative work within the Federal Government?
A: The Chancellor is responsible for administrative work within the Federal Government, but this work is delegated to a Head of Federal Chancellery.
Q: What happens if two ministers disagree on something?
A: If two ministers disagree on something, then a majority decision will be made by members of the Federal Government - this process is known as cooperative principle (Kollegialprinzip).
Q: Are there any retirement benefits available to former members who have served at least two years in office?
A: Yes - according to The Federal Minister Law (Bundesministergesetz), retired members who have served at least two years in office may receive a retirement pension. This includes time spent as junior minister (Undersecretary) or state minister.
Q: When does The Federal Cabinet usually meet?
A: As a rule, The Federal Cabinet meets every Wednesday at 9am in The Federal Chancellery.
