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Germany
Europe•3 Listed Leaders
Last Updated: 7/16/2026
Government Overview
Europe's largest economy, a federal republic with a ceremonial president and executive chancellor.
Political & Constitutional Structure
Federal parliamentary republic
Current Heads of State & Government
F
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
President
Assumed Office: 3/19/2017
F
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor
Assumed Office: 5/6/2025
G
General Carsten Breuer (IGBw) / Lt Gen Christian Freuding (Army)
Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (Chief of Defence) / Inspector of the Army
Assumed Office: 1/1/2023