regional minister / cantonal parliament member
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regional minister
In Austria and South Tyrol, the term for a member of the regional government, comparable to a minister at the state or regional level.
Der Landesrat für Wirtschaft präsentierte die neuen Förderprogramme.
The regional minister for economic affairs presented the new funding programs.
The word consists of 'das Land' (state / region), the linking element '-es-', and 'der Rat' (council / councilor). Here, 'Rat' refers to a person in a political office, similar to a councilor or minister.
Er wurde als neuer Landesrat vereidigt.
He was sworn in as the new Landesrat.
The meaning of the word depends strongly on the region. In Austria and South Tyrol, a Landesrat is a member of the government (executive); in some Swiss cantons, however, it refers to a member of parliament (legislature).
Der zuständige Landesrat aus Österreich besuchte die Konferenz.
The responsible regional minister from Austria attended the conference.
In Austria and South Tyrol, the office is often mentioned together with the responsible area (portfolio). The structure is: 'Landesrat für [Thema]' (regional minister for [topic]).
Der Landesrat für Bildung hat eine Schulreform angekündigt.
The regional minister for education announced a school reform.
The word 'Landesrat' belongs to the specialized language of politics and administration. It is mainly found in news reports, official documents, and political discussions.
Die Zeitung zitierte den Landesrat in ihrem Artikel.
The newspaper quoted the Landesrat in its article.
minister
'der Minister' and 'der Landesrat' can both refer to a political office in a government. 'Minister' is the more general word for a member of a government with a specific area of responsibility. 'Landesrat' is used mainly in Austria and South Tyrol for a member of the regional government, that is, at the state or regional level. The words can be confusing because a Landesrat has a similar function to a minister there, but the title is regionally different. In general texts, 'Minister' fits; for Austria or South Tyrol, 'Landesrat' is often the exact official title.
Der Landesrat besucht morgen ein neues Krankenhaus in Tirol.
The regional minister is visiting a new hospital in Tyrol tomorrow.
Er ist Minister und verantwortlich für den Verkehr.
He is a minister and is responsible for transport.