345. Which colors does the state flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen have?

Answer options

1. blue-white-red
2. red-white
3. green-white-red
4. black-gold

Explanation

The state flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen bears the Hanseatic colors red and white; in practice it appears as a red-white chequered pattern (Speckflagge), whereas the service flag additionally displays Bremen’s key from the coat of arms. This color scheme reflects the medieval Hanseatic tradition and is deliberately distinct from the federal colors black-red-gold defined in Article 22(1) of the Basic Law. The Länder’s emblems are governed by Länder constitutions and implementing statutes; private persons use the civil flag, while public authorities fly the service flag.