Amtsende

Amtsende is a German noun meaning the end of an official’s term in office. It refers to the moment when a person ceases to hold a public or official position, either due to the natural expiration of a fixed term, resignation, dismissal, death, or the appointment of a successor. The term is often used in political reporting and biographical summaries to mark the conclusion of a tenure. Related expressions include Amtszeit (the length of time in office) and Amtswechsel (the transition of offices).

In constitutional and administrative contexts, the end of an office is typically defined by statutes, electoral law, or official decrees; the effective date of the Amtsende may be the date of a successor’s accession or the date of formal resignation. Usage: In newspapers one might see sentences like “Das Amtsende des Landrats war am 12. März.” However, actual dates may vary depending on the legal framework governing the office. Amtsende can be voluntary (Rücktritt) or involuntary (Entlassung/Abberufung). The concept is distinct from Rücktritt or Abberufung but closely related as possible causes of the end of an office.

See also: Amtszeit, Rücktritt, Abberufung, Amtswechsel, Neuwahl.