How German elections work

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2025-02-23

Germans decide on Sunday who will sit in their lower house of parliament. The vote will also decide who becomes the next chancellor. dpa explains how Germany's notoriously complicated election process works. Berlin (dpa) - Germany votes on Sunday for a new lower house of parliament, the Bundestag. The vote also indirectly decides who will become chancellor. Here are the main facts about the vote: Q: Who is eligible to vote? A: All German citizens......

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German president calls on citizens to vote as he casts his ballot

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Germany braces for swing to the right in pivotal election

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Polling stations open nationwide in crucial German elections

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Germany braces for swing to the right in pivotal election

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Q & A

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Germany braces for swing to the right in pivotal election

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Where do Germany's political parties stand on the big issues?

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