Government
The German-speaking Community has its own government, which is appointed for five years by its own parliament. The Government is headed by a Minister-President, who acts as the "prime minister" of the Community, and is assisted by the Ministry of the German-speaking Community. The government currently formed by four Ministers:
- Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP), Minister-President and Minister for District Authorities.
- Oliver Paasch (ProDG), Minister for Education, Formation and Employment.
- Isabelle Weykmans (PFF), Minister for Culture, Media and Tourism.
- Harald Mollers (ProDG), Minister for Family, Health and Social Affairs
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