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Former Federal Chancellery, 1976-99
Kanzleramt, view from the Reichstag
Kanzleramt
Kanzleramt, view from Spree
Kanzleramt
Kanzleramt

The German Chancellery (in German, Bundeskanzleramt, or more commonly: Kanzleramt) is the administrative body of the Chancellor of Germany. The head of the Chancellery (Chef des Bundeskanzleramtes) is a secretary of state or a federal minister. He coordinates the federal government (Bundesregierung) of Germany. Despite this important position in the politics of Germany, the Chancellery and its head largely work in the background and have little public attention. The current head of the Chancellery is Thomas de Maizière.

The Chancellery is also the name of the building that houses the offices of the chancellor and the staff of the Chancellery. The building is a masterpiece of modern architecture in Berlin. It's also one of the largest government-headquarters in the world. (12000 m², 8x White House)

For the pre-1945 equivalent, see Reich Chancellery.

Heads of the Chancellery since 1950

Directors of the Chancellery attend Cabinet meetings. They may also sit as members of the Cabinet if they are also given the position of Minister for Special Affairs, similar to that of Minister without Portfolio in some other countries.

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