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An indirect presidential election (officially the 8th Federal Convention) was held in West Germany on 23 May 1984. Though not term limited, incumbent Karl Carstens elected not to seek a second term. His Christian Democratic Union instead nominated Richard von Weizsäcker, the governing mayor of West Berlin.
Upon the death of Wilhelm Pieck in 1960, the office of president was replaced by a collective head of state, the Staatsrat ("State Council"). After the Staatsrat was abolished on 5 April 1990, the president of the Volkskammer ("People's Chamber") served as head of state until East Germany joined the Federal Republic on 3 October 1990
In 1984, Weizsäcker was elected as President of West Germany by the German Federal Convention, succeeding Karl Carstens and drawing unusual support from both the governing center-right coalition and the opposition Social Democratic Party; [43] he defeated the Green party candidate, Luise Rinser.
Pages in category "1984 in West Germany" ... out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 1984 West German presidential election; B.
29 March – Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984; 17 June - 1984 European Parliament election in West Germany; 24 August - Launch of the all-new Opel Kadett, which will be built in West Germany as well as other countries including Belgium and the United Kingdom. 7 October - East German Republic Day Parade of 1984
1984 Burundian presidential election; 1984 Cameroonian presidential election; 1984 Comorian presidential election; 1984 Guinea-Bissau legislative election; 1984 Moroccan parliamentary election; 1984 Somali parliamentary election; 1984 South African general election; 1984 Seychellois presidential election; 1984 Zairean presidential election
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Pages in category "1984 elections in Germany" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. ... 0–9. 1984 West German presidential election; E.