What is the equivalent of Gendarmerie nationale in Germany?

Government & administration

Gendarmerie nationale → Landespolizei + BKA

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In Germany

Sixteen state forces, one per federal state, plus a federal criminal office that coordinates them. No national police force does everyday policing, and none of them are soldiers.

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Who does what

Landespolizei (State police)General policing

Bundeskriminalamt (Federal Criminal Police Office)General policing

Who does what

Landespolizei (State police)General policing

Bundeskriminalamt (Federal Criminal Police Office)General policing

Main similarities

General policing

Main differences

Aviation security → Bundespolizei
Railway policing → Bundespolizei
Traffic fines → Bußgeldstelle

Function by function

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