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'''Reichstag''' is a German word which in political terms means '''Parliament''' but directly translated is ''] of the Realm'' or ''National Diet'' or ''Imperial Diet''. It may refer to: '''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}''' is a German word which in political terms means '''Parliament''' but directly translated is ''] of the Realm'' or ''National Diet'' or ''Imperial Diet''. It may refer to:
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==Buildings== ==Buildings==
'''Reichstagsgebäude''', the specific German word for Parliamentary buildings, often simply shortened to '''Reichstag'''. In this context it may refer to: '''{{lang|de|Reichstagsgebäude}}''', the specific German word for Parliamentary buildings, often simply shortened to '''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'''. In this context it may refer to:


*], the building in Berlin where German Parliaments met from 1894 to 1933 and again since 1999 * ], the building in Berlin where German Parliaments met from 1894 to 1933 and again since 1999
*], an addition to the Reichstag by Norman Foster * ], an addition to the Reichstag by Norman Foster
*] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}}) * ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}})
*] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}}) * ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}})


==Institutions== ==Institutions==
Various historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as '''Reichstags''', including: Various historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as '''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}s''', including:


* ], in German called the ''Reichstag'' from about 15th century, but earlier known as the '']'' (777-1806) * ], in German called the ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' from about 15th century, but earlier known as the ''{{lang|de|]}}'' (777–1806)
* ], the first elected parliament of Austria (1848–1849) * ], the first elected parliament of Austria (1848–1849)
* ], the first parliament of Germany (1860–1871) * ], the first parliament of Germany (1860–1871)
* ], parliament of the German Empire (1871–1918) * ], parliament of the German Empire (1871–1918)
* ], parliament of the Weimar Republic (1918–1933) * ], parliament of the Weimar Republic (1918–1933)
* ], pseudo-parliament of the Third Reich (1933–1945) * ], pseudo-parliament of the Third Reich (1933–1945)
*Scandinavian parliamentary bodies which bear or bore the name ] are also called ''Reichstag'' when referred to in the German Language. These words have the same origin. * Scandinavian parliamentary bodies which bear or bore the name ''{{lang|sv|]}}'' are also called ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' when referred to in the German language; these words have the same origin.


==Historic events== ==Historic events==
*] (1076), an Imperial Diet convened by the Emperor Henry IV which sought to depose ] * ] (1076), an Imperial Diet convened by the ] which sought to depose ]
*] (1521), at which ] was declared a heretic. * ] (1521), at which ] was declared a heretic.
*], noteworthy sessions of the Imperial Diet in 1530 and 1555. * ], noteworthy sessions of the Imperial Diet in 1530 and 1555.
*] (1917), an unsuccessful attempt by the ''Reichstag'' of the ] to end the First World War * ] (1917), an unsuccessful attempt by the ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' of the ] to end the First World War
*] (1933), which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power * ] (1933), which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power
**] (1933), an order issued by the German President ] in direct response ** ] (1933), an order issued by the German President {{lang|de|]}} in direct response
**''Reichstag'' Fire Trial or ] (1933), a trial held of those accused of responsibility ** ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' Fire Trial or ] (1933), a trial held of those accused of responsibility


==See also== ==See also==
*] (roughly "Imperial Council"), a smaller, more powerful legislative body in several German-speaking countries, similar to the Upper House of a Parliament * {{lang|de|]|nocat=y}} (roughly "Imperial Council"), a smaller, more powerful legislative body in several German-speaking countries, similar to the Upper House of a Parliament
*], the underground station at the Reichstag building * ], the underground station at the {{lang|de|Reichstag}} building, known as {{lang|de|Reichstag}} station until 2006
*], the parliament of Denmark from 1849 to 1953 * {{lang|da|]}}, the parliament of Denmark from 1849 to 1953
*], the parliament of ] and the parliament of ] (the latter in ] called ]) * {{lang|sv|]}}, the parliament of ] and the parliament of ] (the latter is called {{lang|fi|eduskunta}} in ])
*], generic name in ]n countries for various Councils of the Realm * {{lang|da|]}}, generic name in ]n countries for various Councils of the Realm
* In modern ], the ] and ] are the two chambers of parliament * In modern ], the {{lang|de|]}} and {{lang|de|]}} are the two chambers of parliament


{{disambiguation}} {{Disambiguation}}

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Reichstag is a German word which in political terms means Parliament but directly translated is Diet of the Realm or National Diet or Imperial Diet. It may refer to:

Buildings

Reichstagsgebäude, the specific German word for Parliamentary buildings, often simply shortened to Reichstag. In this context it may refer to:

Institutions

Various historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as Reichstags, including:

Historic events

See also

  • Reichsrat (roughly "Imperial Council"), a smaller, more powerful legislative body in several German-speaking countries, similar to the Upper House of a Parliament
  • Bundestag (Berlin U-Bahn), the underground station at the Reichstag building, known as Reichstag station until 2006
  • Rigsdagen, the parliament of Denmark from 1849 to 1953
  • Riksdag, the parliament of Sweden and the parliament of Finland (the latter is called eduskunta in Finnish)
  • Riksråd, generic name in Scandinavian countries for various Councils of the Realm
  • In modern Germany, the Bundestag and Bundesrat are the two chambers of parliament
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