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View of the Federal Chancellery with sculpture ‘Berlin’ by Eduardo Chillida (entrance side).

Questions and answers What is a “caretaker” government?

The 21st legislative period began with the first sitting of the Bundestag on 25 March. At the same time, the term of office of the Federal Government officially came to an end – but it remains in office in an acting capacity, referred to as a caretaker government. What exactly does that mean? Here are the most important questions and answers at a glance.

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Post by the Federal Chancellor

With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church and the world lose an advocate for the weak, a reconciling and a warm-hearted person. I greatly appreciated his clear view of the challenges we face. My sympathies go out to the religious community worldwide.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz @Bundeskanzler

Solidarity surcharge

The solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag) is a surcharge on income tax and corporation tax, introduced to meet the costs of German unification. The surcharge is currently 5.5 percent.

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