"the federation encroaches on the legislative competence of the states" in German The Federation encroaches on the legislative competence of the states. Der Bund greift in Länderkompetenzen ein. Detailed translations for "the federation encroaches on the legislative competence of the states" The Federation encroaches on the legislative competence of the states. The Federation encroaches on the legislative competence of the states. Der Bund greift in Länderkompetenzen ein.