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state chancellery
The central authority that supports the head of government of a German federal state (Ministerpräsident) or of the Swiss Confederation (Federal Council) in their official duties.
Die Pressekonferenz des Ministerpräsidenten findet in der Staatskanzlei statt.
The minister-president's press conference is taking place in the state chancellery.
This word consists of 'der Staat' (the state) and 'die Kanzlei' (an important office). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts. So it is the chancellery that belongs to the state.
Der Chef der Staatskanzlei ist ein wichtiger politischer Beamter.
The head of the state chancellery is an important political official.
This term is specific to the political structure in Germany and Switzerland. In Germany, it is the authority of the head of government of a federal state, not of the federal government in Berlin (that is the 'Bundeskanzleramt' (Federal Chancellery)).
Die Bayerische Staatskanzlei hat ihren Sitz in München.
The Bavarian State Chancellery is based in Munich.
To describe a location, you use the preposition 'in' with the dative. You work 'in der Staatskanzlei' (in the state chancellery), or a meeting takes place 'in der Staatskanzlei' (in the state chancellery).
Er hat eine neue Stelle in der Staatskanzlei bekommen.
He got a new position in the state chancellery.
ministry
'das Ministerium' and 'die Staatskanzlei' are both important state authorities. A ministry is responsible for a specific political area, such as education, health, or transport, and is led by a male or female minister. The 'Staatskanzlei', by contrast, supports the head of government of a German federal state in their work and often coordinates government business. The words can be confused because both belong to the government. When it is about a specialist area of politics, 'Ministerium' fits. When it is about the central office of the head of government of a federal state, 'Staatskanzlei' fits.
In der Staatskanzlei wird der Besuch des Ministerpräsidenten vorbereitet.
The minister-president's visit is being prepared in the state chancellery.
Das Ministerium für Bildung plant neue Regeln für die Schulen.
The Ministry of Education is planning new rules for schools.