Why is Bremen its own federal state?

Bremen is its own federal state because, historically, it has a long Tradition as an independent city-state. As early as the Middle Ages, Bremen developed into a powerful Hanseatic city with its own rights and privileges. This independence and self-administration were expanded and strengthened over the centuries.

During the German unification in the 19th century, Bremen was incorporated as an independent state into the North German Confederation and retained its special status even after the founding of the German Empire in 1871. Even after the end of World War II, Bremen was re-established as an independent federal state and received a new constitution in 1947, which is still valid today.

Bremen's unique history and Tradition as an independent city-state have resulted in it remaining an independent federal state to this day. Despite its relatively small size and population, Bremen enjoys extensive autonomy and self-governing powers that distinguish it from other federal states.

The uniqueness of Bremen as an independent federal state is also reflected in its political and cultural identity, making it an important part of Germany's diversity.