310. Which ministerial office does Baden-Württemberg not have?

Answer options

1. Minister of Finance
2. Minister of Justice
3. Minister of the Interior
4. Minister of Foreign Affairs

Explanation

The Länder do not have a Foreign Ministry; foreign relations are the Federation’s responsibility under Article 32(1) of the Basic Law and fall within its exclusive legislative competence (Article 73(1) no. 1 GG). Baden‑Württemberg therefore maintains portfolios such as Finance, Interior, and Justice, sometimes also Europe or federal affairs, but no Foreign Minister in the sense of conducting international relations. Article 32(3) GG allows Länder to conclude treaties in matters within their legislative competence with the Federal Government’s consent, yet this does not necessitate a separate foreign‑affairs ministry. This allocation reflects the centralization of foreign policy since the Empire and the Weimar Constitution, preserving Germany’s unified international legal personality and external representation.