Proper noun
Bundesrat
The federal council of Germany.
He was President of Germany from 1 July 1999 until 30 June 2004, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 20 September 1978 to 9 June 1998 and President of the Bundesrat from 1982-83. Source: Internet
Hence the probably most important function of the federal states is their representation in the Federal Council (Bundesrat), where their approval on many crucial federal policy fields, including the tax system, is required for laws to become enacted. Source: Internet
In his capacity as Minister-President, Stoiber served as President of the Bundesrat in 1995/96. Source: Internet
In practice, however, the agreement of the Bundesrat in the legislative process is often required, since federal legislation frequently has to be executed by state or local agencies. Source: Internet
In the event of disagreement between the Bundestag and the Bundesrat, a conciliation committee is formed to find a compromise. Source: Internet
Legislature main Federal legislative power is divided between the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. Source: Internet