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Bundespräsident

The Bundespräsident is the federal president of Germany, a role mostly ceremonial in nature, acting as a figurehead for the state. Although they are the head of state, the real political power in the country is held by the Chancellor. The Bundespräsident’s duties encompass representing the nation domestically and internationally, signing bills into law, appointing the Chancellor, and performing other ceremonial tasks. The Bundespräsident is elected for a five-year term by the Federal Convention, an institution created solely for this purpose, and can only serve two consecutive terms.