federal politics
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federal politics
The political affairs and decisions that affect the entire Federal Republic of Germany, as opposed to state or local politics.
Die Gesundheitsreform ist ein zentrales Thema der aktuellen Bundespolitik.
Healthcare reform is a central topic in current federal politics.
This word is made up of 'Bundes-' and 'Politik' (politics). 'Bundes-' refers to the level of the entire state (the Federal Republic of Germany).
Er ist seit 20 Jahren in der Bundespolitik aktiv.
He has been active in federal politics for 20 years.
The element 'Bundes-' is very productive and marks many terms that are relevant to all of Germany, for example 'Bundestag' (German federal parliament), 'Bundesregierung' (federal government), or 'Bundeskanzler' (federal chancellor).
Die Entscheidungen des Bundestags prägen die Bundespolitik.
The decisions of the Bundestag shape federal politics.
Common combinations are 'Themen der Bundespolitik' (topics of federal politics), 'Entscheidungen in der Bundespolitik' (decisions in federal politics), or 'Einfluss auf die Bundespolitik nehmen' (to influence federal politics).
Der Klimawandel ist ein wichtiges Thema der Bundespolitik geworden.
Climate change has become an important topic in federal politics.
federal government
Both words relate to political decisions at the federal level. However, the Bundesregierung is a specific state institution consisting of the head of government and the ministers, whereas Bundespolitik refers to the broader field of political activity and its decisions. Use Bundesregierung for the institution taking action and Bundespolitik for the broader area.
Die Bundespolitik beeinflusst das Leben der Menschen im ganzen Land.
Federal politics affects the lives of people throughout the country.
Die Bundesregierung stellte ihren neuen Plan für das ganze Land vor.
The federal government presented its new plan for the entire country.
