| Full name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) |
| National anthem: |
"Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit"
Unity and justice and freedom |
| Flag: |
3 equal horizontal bands of black (top), red and gold. These are symbolic colours through German history going back to the mediæval banner of the Holy Roman Empire – a black eagle with red beak and claws on a gold field, now in the coat of arms. |
| National holiday: |
Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) 3rd October – commemorating German reunification in 1990. |
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| Current Government: |
Head of State: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (since March, 2017). The presidency is a ceremonial role, elected for a five year term by a Federal Convention.
Head of Government: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (since December 8, 2021 ). Next Bundestag elections February 2025
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Constitution: Federal parliamentary republic of 16 states (Länder) |
Bi-cameral legislature:
* Federal Council (Bundesrat) – Länder governments 69 seats
* Federal Assembly (Bundestag) – 736 seats, members elected by popular vote for 4 years by a system of personalised proportional representation. |
One of the six founding members of the EU on 25th March 1957. Number of MEPs: 99.
Member of the Eurozone since 1st January 1999. |
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