The correct answer is:
the Federal President
den Bundespräsidenten / die Bundespräsidentin
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Quick explanation
The Federal President is not elected directly.
Why is this correct?
The head of state is elected by the Federal Convention; citizens directly elect members of the European Parliament, state parliaments and the Bundestag.
Background
The Federal President is not elected directly by the people but by the Federal Convention. It is made up of all members of the Bundestag and the same number of delegates chosen by the state parliaments. The term of office is five years; one re-election is possible.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Citizens directly elect the members of the European Parliament, the state parliament and the Bundestag. EU citizens living in Germany may also vote in local elections and European elections.
Memory tip
President → Federal Convention; parliaments → the people.
Legal basis: Art. 54 Basic Law (GG) ↗
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