Careers

The State Government

Minister-President Cem Özdemir heads the State Government of Baden-Württemberg. Besides the Minister-President, the Government comprises eleven Ministers.

Mitglieder des Bundesrates heben ihre Hand für eine Abstimmung.
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Federalism

Baden-Württemberg in the Federation

Germany is a Federation. State functions are divided between the Federation and its 16 federal states. Through the organ of the Bundesrat (Federal Council), the states play a role in national legislation and administration, and also in the affairs of the European Union.

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Die Europafahne weht auf dem Dach der Villa Reitzenstein, dem Amtssitz des Ministerpräsidenten von Baden-Württemberg.
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Europe & International affairs

Baden-Württemberg – Global Player

Baden-Württemberg is situated at the very heart of Europe. The State Government is committed to a democratically participative Europe in which Baden-Württemberg has a powerful voice. The State has also cultivated close ties to its neighbours and partners around the world which have evolved over many decades.

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