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party leadership
The top leadership level of a political party. This usually includes the chairperson or chairpersons, the deputies, and other important officials.
Die Parteispitze traf sich zu einer Krisensitzung, um das schlechte Wahlergebnis zu diskutieren.
The party leadership met for a crisis meeting to discuss the poor election result.
The word is made up of 'die Partei' (the party) and 'die Spitze' (the top/peak). Here, 'Spitze' is used metaphorically for the highest leadership or management, similar to a 'Bergspitze' (mountain peak).
Die gesamte Parteispitze trat nach dem Skandal zurück.
The entire party leadership resigned after the scandal.
Although 'die Parteispitze' refers to several people, the word is treated grammatically as singular. So the verb is in the 3rd person singular.
Die Parteispitze hat einen Kompromiss gefunden.
The party leadership has found a compromise.
'Parteispitze' is a typical word from political journalism and reporting. You often hear and read it in the news when decisions made by parties are being discussed.
Der Druck auf die Parteispitze wächst von Tag zu Tag.
The pressure on the party leadership is growing day by day.
Since 'Parteispitze' refers to a group of leaders, it is often used with verbs of action and decision-making. Typical ones are: 'sich treffen' (to meet), 'beraten' (to discuss/consult), 'beschließen' (to decide), or 'fordern' (to demand).
Die Parteispitze berät über den neuen Kurs für die nächsten Wahlen.
The party leadership is discussing the new direction for the next elections.
presidium / police headquarters
'Präsidium' and 'Parteispitze' can both mean people at the top of an organization. 'Präsidium' sounds more official and refers to a fixed governing body, for example in an association, parliament, or organization. 'Parteispitze' means the top leadership of a political party and is often used when talking about important party figures in politics or the media. The words can be confusing because both refer to leadership. The difference is: 'Präsidium' is an official body, while 'Parteispitze' is the highest level of a party.
Die Parteispitze trifft sich morgen zu einem Gespräch über die Krise.
The party leadership is meeting tomorrow to discuss the crisis.
Beim Verband liegt der Antrag jetzt beim Präsidium.
At the association, the proposal is now with the presidium.