Usage Note
Politikfeld (e.g. Bildungspolitikfeld, Umweltpolitikfeld) is the technical term for a distinct area of public policy; used in political-science literature and by journalists covering specific ministerial portfolios.
Examples
"Gesundheit ist ein zentrales Politikfeld der neuen Regierung."
Natural Translation
Health is a central policy area of the new government.
Literal Translation
Health is a central policy field of the new government.
Related Words
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- Aktenzeichen file reference number
- Allparteienkoalition all-party coalition; government formed by all parliamentary parties
- Amt office
- Amtliche Beglaubigung official certification; authentication of a document by a public authority
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