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federal government
The central executive body of a federal state, especially the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of the head of government (Federal Chancellor) and the ministers.
Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zum Klimaschutz beschlossen.
The federal government has passed a new law on climate protection.
The word is made up of 'Bund' (federation/federal state) and 'Regierung' (government), connected by an '-es-'. Here, 'Bund' refers to the federal state, that is, the Federal Republic of Germany.
Die Bundesregierung hat ihren Sitz in Berlin.
The federal government has its seat in Berlin.
In Germany, the Bundesregierung consists of the Federal Chancellor and the federal ministers. This group forms the cabinet.
Die Bundeskanzlerin leitet die Sitzungen der Bundesregierung.
The Federal Chancellor chairs the meetings of the federal government.
In a political context, Bundesregierung is often used with verbs of action and decision-making. Typical examples are: 'ein Gesetz beschließen' (to pass a law), 'einen Plan vorstellen' (to present a plan), or 'über ein Thema beraten' (to discuss a topic).
Die Bundesregierung plant neue Maßnahmen zur Förderung der Wirtschaft.
The federal government is planning new measures to support the economy.
federation / waistband / bunch
Der Bund refers to the entire federal level of government, including its central institutions. Die Bundesregierung, by contrast, specifically refers to the executive body made up of the Federal Chancellor and the ministers. Bund is appropriate when referring generally to government responsibilities; Bundesregierung is appropriate for decisions or actions taken by this body.
Die Bundesregierung beschließt ein Programm zum Ausbau der Schulen.
The federal government is adopting a program to expand the schools.
Der Bund unterstützt die Länder beim Ausbau der Schulen.
The federal government is supporting the states in expanding the schools.
