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government statement
An official address by the head of government or a minister before parliament, in which the government's political goals, plans, or position on an important issue are presented.
In seiner ersten Regierungserklärung kündigte der neue Bundeskanzler umfassende Reformen an.
In his first government statement, the new federal chancellor announced comprehensive reforms.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Regierung' (government), the linking -s, and 'Erklärung' (statement/declaration). So it literally means a statement that comes from the government.
Die Opposition kritisierte die Regierungserklärung als zu unkonkret.
The opposition criticized the government statement as too vague.
In a political context, a Regierungserklärung (government statement) is typically 'abgegeben' (issued/given) or 'gehalten' (delivered). These verbs are the most common in this context.
Der Kanzler wird morgen im Bundestag eine Regierungserklärung zur aktuellen Lage abgeben.
The chancellor will give a government statement on the current situation in the Bundestag tomorrow.
This word is used almost exclusively in political language. It refers to a formal speech that usually takes place before a parliament.
Die Presse analysierte jedes Wort der Regierungserklärung.
The press analyzed every word of the government statement.
speech / talk
'die Rede' and 'die Regierungserklärung' can both be an official address. However, 'Rede' is much more general: any person can give a speech in front of a group, for example at a celebration, at school, or in parliament. A 'Regierungserklärung' is a specific political speech. It is given by the government, for example by the head of government or a minister, before parliament and explains goals, plans, or a position. Learners may confuse the words because a government statement is also a kind of speech. But not every speech is a government statement.
Nach der Wahl gab der Kanzler im Parlament eine Regierungserklärung ab.
After the election, the chancellor gave a government statement in parliament.
Die Bürgermeisterin hielt am Morgen eine Rede zur Eröffnung der neuen Brücke.
In the morning, the mayor gave a speech at the opening of the new bridge.