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Ministerpräsidentin

Ministerpräsidentin is the female form of Ministerpräsident, the title of the head of government of a German state (Länder). In German-speaking contexts, most states designate the leader of their cabinet as Ministerpräsident or Ministerpräsidentin. The term reflects Germany's federal structure, where each state has its own government.

Role and powers: The Ministerpräsidentin leads the state government, sets policy priorities, and represents the state

Election and tenure: The Ministerpräsidentin is typically elected by the state parliament (Landtag) after elections, usually

Regional variations: In Berlin and Hamburg, the head of government is not called Ministerpräsidentin but Regierender

Note: The specific powers and procedures can vary by state constitution, but the core function is to

in
federal
matters
and
in
the
Bundesrat.
She
appoints
and
dismisses
ministers
on
the
basis
of
coalition
agreements
and
the
cabinet's
composition,
and
she
ensures
the
government's
program
is
carried
out.
as
the
leader
of
the
party
or
coalition
with
a
majority.
She
is
formally
appointed
by
the
state's
head
of
state
and
remains
in
office
while
maintaining
the
Landtag's
confidence;
a
vote
of
no
confidence
or
new
elections
can
end
her
term.
Bürgermeister
or
Erster
Bürgermeister;
Bremen
and
other
city-states
may
use
different
titles.
The
Ministerpräsidentin
designation
is
used
in
most
German
states
for
the
head
of
government.
lead
the
state
government,
implement
policy,
and
represent
the
state
in
federal
affairs.