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Debate Rages Over Germany’s Chancellor Getting a Seven-Year Term

Could Germany’s chancellor soon wield unprecedented power? A radical plan for a non-renewable seven-year term sparks fierce debate over governance and checks.

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2025 November 29 . 11:02 PM

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Seven-Year Chancellor? The Disappointment of Merz Fans Must Run Deep - Debate Rages Over Germany’s Chancellor Getting a Seven-Year Term

A fresh debate has emerged over whether Germany's chancellor should hold more power. Proposals include extending the term to seven years and granting broader executive control. Yet critics warn that such changes could upset the country's balanced system of governance.

Writer and lawyer Ferdinand von Schirach has suggested a radical shift: a single seven-year term for the chancellor, with no chance of re-election. Under his plan, the leader could unilaterally push through three laws without parliamentary approval. This, he argues, would free the chancellor from short-term political pressures and strengthen their authority.

The push for a more powerful chancellor reflects broader concerns about modern governance. But so far, no politician has officially backed the seven-year term proposal. Germany's current system, with its built-in checks and coalition politics, remains unchanged—for now.