Federal Chancellery, Berlin

/ ˈfed.ər.əl ˈtʃæn.səl.ər.i / institution /

RE: DEMOCRACY, EXECUTIVE POWER, GERMANY, GOVERNANCE, POLITICS

The Federal Chancellery in Berlin is the main office of the Chancellor of Germany, the country’s head of government. It supports the Chancellor in leading the government, shaping national policy, and coordinating the work of different ministries.

The Chancellery works closely with the Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, which meets in the nearby Reichstag building. The two buildings sit directly across from each other, symbolising the balance of power between the executive (the Chancellor and government) and the legislative (parliament). While the Reichstag is where laws are debated and passed, the Chancellery is where those laws are turned into action.

The Chancellery plays a key role in managing Germany’s response to major issues—like climate change, economic strategy, and international relations. Its position beside the Reichstag reflects Germany’s commitment to transparency and cooperation in democratic governance.

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