Laws, courts and authorities
BR
Abbreviation for Bundesrat
In short and in plain language
BR stands for the Bundesrat.
Through it, the German states have a say in federal laws.
BR-Drs. is an official paper of the Bundesrat. It can be a decision, for example.
Definition
BR stands for the Bundesrat, through which the German states take part in federal legislation and administration. In source references, BR-Drs. means a Bundesrat printed paper (Drucksache), for example the recommendations of its committees or its opinion on a bill.