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Chancellor of GermanyThe head of government in Germany has traditionally been called Kanzler (Chancellor). The name of the office today is Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor); from 1871 to 1945, it was Reichskanzler. See "Chancellor" for etymological notes.
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This was only changed on October 29, 1918 with an amendment to the 1871 constitution. However, the change could not prevent the outbreak of the revolution a few days later. The new constitution of the 1919 Weimar Republic confirmed that the Reichskanzler was elected by and responsible to Parliament only; but the system did not work well, eventually leading to the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Reichskanzler on January 30, 1933.
Reichskanzler of the 1871 German Empire:
Ebert continued to serve as Head of Government during the two months between the end of the German Empire in November 1918 and the founding of the Weimar Republic in February 1919, but did not hold the title of Chancellor.
Reichskanzler of the 1919 Weimar Republic:
Reichskanzler of the Nazi Era
The early removal of the Chancellor from office has intentionally been made difficult and is only possible by means of a a Constructive Vote of No Confidence.
Bundeskanzler since WW II:
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