360. Which Senator (male/female) does Hamburg not have?

Answer options

1. Senator for Justice (male/female)
2. Senator for External Relations (male/female)
3. Senator for Finance (male/female)
4. Senator for the Interior (male/female)

Explanation

The Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the state government; its members are traditionally titled Senators and head specialized authorities (e.g., Justice, Finance, Interior). There is no Senator for External Relations, because foreign policy lies within the Federation’s exclusive legislative competence (Basic Law, Art. 73(1) No. 1) and the conduct of foreign relations is, as a rule, a federal function (Art. 32). The Länder may conclude treaties only in matters within their legislative competence and with the Federal Government’s consent (Art. 32(3)). European and international affairs in Hamburg are handled by the State Chancellery rather than a separate ministerial portfolio.