STATE QUESTION · 9
Dein Bundesland · BAMF 07.05.2025
What is the head of government of the city-state of Hamburg called?
Official German wording
Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin/den Regierungschef des Stadtstaates Hamburg?
Answer options
- AMinister-President (female)/Minister-President (male)
- BFirst Mayor (female)/First Mayor (male)Correct answer
- CGoverning Senator (female)/Governing Senator (male)
- DLord Mayor (female)/Lord Mayor (male)
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
In Hamburg the head of government is called First Mayor. "Minister-President" is the title in the area states, "Governing Mayor" in Berlin, and "Lord Mayor" the head of a city such as Munich.
Hamburg: First Mayor – not Minister-President.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF