Reichstagspräsidentin

The Reichstagspräsidentin, or President of the Reichstag, is the presiding officer of the German parliament, the Reichstag. This position is a significant role in the legislative process of Germany. The Reichstagspräsidentin is responsible for maintaining order in parliamentary sessions, directing debates, and overseeing the administrative functions of the Reichstag. They are elected by the members of the Reichstag at the beginning of each legislative period and typically belong to the largest parliamentary group.

The duties of the Reichstagspräsidentin include calling the plenary sessions to order, announcing the agenda, and granting the floor to members for speeches and questions. They also supervise the parliamentary committees and ensure that the rules of procedure are followed. The President represents the Reichstag externally and signs official documents. In the absence of the President, a Vice-President takes over their duties. The office has a long history, evolving with the various German parliamentary systems. In modern Germany, the role is crucial for the smooth functioning of the Bundestag, the current iteration of the Reichstag. The Reichstagspräsidentin holds a position of considerable influence and symbolic importance within the German political landscape.