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Bundesrat

Noun

The Bundesrat is the upper house of the German Federal Parliament and represents the sixteen federal states of Germany. It plays a crucial role in the legislative process by reviewing and vetoing proposed laws from the lower house.

Sense 1:

In the context of German politics, the governing body consisting of representatives from each federal state.

Example sentence: The Bundesrat rejected the proposed tax reforms, citing their potential negative impact on small businesses.

Noun

In Switzerland, the term Bundesrat refers to the Federal Council, which serves as the collective head of government and acts as the executive branch of the Swiss federal administration.

Sense 1:

The national executive authority of Switzerland, comprised of seven Federal Councillors.

Example sentence: The Bundesrat announced new measures to combat climate change during their latest press conference.

Related terms:

• Bundestag
• German politics
• Swiss government