The Vice-Chancellor of Germany (Vizekanzler) in Germany is the second highest position in the cabinet. In case of the Chancellor's absence, the Vice-Chancellor acts in his place, for instance heading cabinet meetings. Unlike the US Vice President, the Vice-Chancellor will not automatically become Chancellor for the rest of the term if the Chancellor dies or becomes unable to fulfill his duties in any other way.
Since coalition governments are usual in German politics, the Vice-Chancellor is usually represents the junior coalition partner and is often the chairman of that party.
The prefix "Vize-" is derived from the Latin "vicis" meaning "in place of".
Contents
1List of Vice-Chancellors
1.1Deutsches Reich 1871-1945
1.1.1Allgemeiner Stellvertreter des Reichskanzlers (Deputy General to the Chancellor)
1.1.2Vice-Chancellor
1.2Federal Republic of Germany
List of Vice-Chancellors
Deutsches Reich 1871-1945
Allgemeiner Stellvertreter des Reichskanzlers (Deputy General to the Chancellor)
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