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to begin a new government following the resignation of the previous

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that consisted of members of the component parties of

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chief executive officer and managing director

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Composition

Full members

The federal cabinet consisted of the following ministers:

Deputy ministers

References

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Composition

Full members

Deputy ministers

See also

References