In this episode, we’ll explore the weaknesses of the German Empire’s constitution, focusing on the imbalance of power between the Kaiser and the Chancellor. We’ll discuss how the Kaiser’s ability to dismiss the Chancellor at will, as seen in Wilhelm II’s removal of Bismarck, weakened stability. Additionally, we’ll examine the financial challenges faced by the central government due to individual states controlling income tax, limiting revenue. These structural flaws reveal the difficulties in governing the German Empire effectively.

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