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{{Wiktionary|Reichstag}} {{Wiktionary|Reichstag}}
'''Reichstag''' is a German word generally meaning '''parliament''', more directly translated as '']'' 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 Day'' or ''Imperial Day''. It may refer to:
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==Buildings== ==Buildings==
'''{{lang|de|Reichstagsgebäude}}''', the specific German word for Parliamentary buildings, often simply shortened to '''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'''. In this context it may refer to: '''Reichstagsgebäude''' is the specific German word for parliamentary buildings, often shortened to '''Reichstag''', and 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 1995-1999
* ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}}) * ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}}, {{lang-fi|Eduskuntatalo}})
* ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}}) * ] ({{lang-sv|Riksdagshuset}})


==Institutions== ==Institutions==
Various historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as '''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}s''', including: Historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as a '''Reichstag''', including:
* ], in German called the ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' from about 15th century, but earlier known as the ''{{lang|de|]}}'' (777–1806) * ], called the ''Reichstag'' from about 15th century, earlier known as the ''Hoftag'' (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 (1919–1933) * ], parliament of the Weimar Republic (1919–1933)
* ], 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 ''{{lang|sv|]}}'' are also called ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' when referred to in the German language; these words have the same origin. * 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.


==Historic events== ==Historic events==
* ] ({{lang-de|Reichstag zu Augsburg}}), noteworthy sessions of the Imperial Diet in 1530 and 1555.
* ] (1076), an Imperial Diet convened by the ] which sought to depose ]
* ] (1521), at which ] was declared a heretic. * ] ({{lang-de|Reichstag zu Worms}}), the Imperial Diet in 1521 at which Martin Luther was declared a heretic.
* ] (1933), an arson attack on the Reichstag building which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power
* ], noteworthy sessions of the Imperial Diet in 1530 and 1555
* ] (1917), an unsuccessful attempt by the ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' of the ] to end the First World War ** ] (1933), an order issued by German President Paul von Hindenburg in response to the fire
** Reichstag Fire Trial, also called the ] (1933), a show trial of those accused of starting the fire
* ] (1933), which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power
** ] (1933), an order issued by the German President {{lang|de|]}} in direct response * ] (1917), an unsuccessful attempt by the Reichstag of the German Empire to end the World War I
* ] (1076), an Imperial Diet convened by Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV which sought to depose Pope Gregory VII
** ''{{lang|de|Reichstag}}'' Fire Trial or ] (1933), a trial held of those accused of responsibility


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



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Revision as of 02:37, 29 December 2016

Reichstag is a German word generally meaning parliament, more directly translated as Diet of the Realm or National Diet or Imperial Diet. It may refer to:

Buildings

Reichstagsgebäude is the specific German word for parliamentary buildings, often shortened to Reichstag, and may refer to:

Institutions

Historic legislative bodies in German-speaking countries have been referred to as a Reichstag, including:

Historic events

  • Diet of Augsburg (Template:Lang-de), noteworthy sessions of the Imperial Diet in 1530 and 1555.
  • Diet of Worms (Template:Lang-de), the Imperial Diet in 1521 at which Martin Luther was declared a heretic.
  • Reichstag fire (1933), an arson attack on the Reichstag building which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power
    • Reichstag Fire Decree (1933), an order issued by German President Paul von Hindenburg in response to the fire
    • Reichstag Fire Trial, also called the Leipzig Trial (1933), a show trial of those accused of starting the fire
  • Reichstag Peace Resolution (1917), an unsuccessful attempt by the Reichstag of the German Empire to end the World War I
  • Synod of Worms (1076), an Imperial Diet convened by Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV which sought to depose Pope Gregory VII

See also

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


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