Trisha Shetty (Editor)Im a simple gal who loves adventure, nature and dogs Im a perfectionist tooSecond German BundestagUpdated on Oct 08, 2024EditLikeCommentShareShare on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditSign inDates of Session1953-1957ContentsDates of SessionCoalitionsMajor political eventsOfficersReferencesThe 2nd Bundestag convened in Bonn on 6 October 1953. The session ended on 6 October 1957. CoalitionsCDU/CSU and FDP form coalition (311 seats, 63.9%) to reelect Konrad Adenauer as Chancellor of Germany Major political eventsBundestag reelects Hermann Ehlers as the second President of the Bundestag, 6 October 1953 Bundestag reelects Konrad Adenauer Chancellor of Germany, 6 October 1953. Upon Ehlers' death, Bundestag elects Eugen Gerstenmaier third President of the Bundestag, 16 November 1954 Bundestag passes first reform of state-funded pension system Bundestag ratifies Treaty of Rome In 1955, constitution is amended to allow for defensive military and conscription over the strong opposition of the SPD minority Germany joins the NATO OfficersPresident of the Bundestag - Hermann Ehlers, Eugen Gerstenmaier More Alchetron TopicsReferencesSecond German Bundestag Wikipedia (Text) CC BY-SASimilar Topics
