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The political and administrative level of the overall state in a federal system, as opposed to the level of the individual federal states or cantons.
Manche Gesetze werden auf Landesebene beschlossen, andere auf Bundesebene.
Some laws are passed at the state level, others at the federal level.
The word consists of 'Bund' (short for federal state/federation), the linking element '-es-', and 'Ebene' (level). So it literally refers to the level of the overall state.
Die Zuständigkeiten von Bundesebene und Landesebene sind klar getrennt.
The responsibilities of the federal level and the state level are clearly separated.
'Bundesebene' (federal level) is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' (on/at). The combination 'auf Bundesebene' (at the federal level) functions in a sentence like an indication of place or area.
Auf Bundesebene wird über eine Steuerreform diskutiert.
A tax reform is being discussed at the federal level.
In political and legal language, the word is often combined with verbs such as 'entscheiden' (to decide), 'regeln' (to regulate), 'beschließen' (to pass/decide), or 'verhandeln' (to negotiate/discuss).
Dieses Thema wird zurzeit auf Bundesebene verhandelt.
This topic is currently being negotiated at the federal level.
federation / waistband / bunch
'der Bund' and 'die Bundesebene' are both connected to the central level of government in a federal state. 'der Bund' often refers to the central state institutions or the federal government as the acting side. 'die Bundesebene' refers more to the political level itself, as distinct from states, cantons, or municipalities. When saying who decides or pays for something, 'der Bund' sounds more natural. When describing the level within the political system, 'die Bundesebene' is more precise.
Auf der Bundesebene wird über ein neues Gesetz zum Klimaschutz beraten.
At the federal level, a new law on climate protection is being discussed.
Der Bund unterstützt die Städte beim Bau neuer Wohnungen.
The federal government is supporting the cities in building new housing.