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<p>federal governments use the term "minister" to describe the head of a ministry or department. The specific task assigned to a minister is referred to as his or her "portfolio".</p>

<p><big>Germany</big></p>
<p>Since May 6, 2025, there have been 17 ministries in the <a href="page.php?w=Merz_cabinet">Merz cabinet</a>.</p>

<p><big>United Kingdom</big></p>
<p>In the <a href="page.php?w=United_Kingdom">United Kingdom</a>, all government organisations that consist of civil servants, and which may or <a href="page.php?w=non-ministerial_government_department">may not</a></p><p>
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