Germany after the elections

Fair and transparent is how the OSCE election observers rated the German general election. Nevertheless, they proposed some improvements and had one concern.

The Germans have elected a new parliament – but there is no government as yet. Let us explain what happens next.

How the international media commented on the outcome of the German general elections and what they expect of Angela Merkel.

Congratulations in max. 140 characters: How international politicians responded to the German elections in the social media.

The major German newspapers are focusing on the formation of a new government and the entry of the right-wing populist Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) into parliament.

Why are the Bundestag elections under observation by the OSCE? George Tsereteli explains.

Business, migration, foreign policy – these are the positions the parties represent in the four policy areas.

Voting for the first time: two young Germans explain from their point of view what subjects politicians have been neglecting.

The pollster Matthias Jung explains how election prognoses come about – and why they are sometimes wrong.

Steffi Schmitt is an election assistant for the Bundestag election. She bears a lot of responsibility, because even small mistakes have big consequences.

How does my x mark become an election result in the Bundestag election? Federal Returning Officer Dieter Sarreither explains.

The political scientist Jürgen Falter talks about the Bundestag election campaign, the German party system and the mood in the regions.

How big is the influence of social bots on elections? Interview with Simon Hegelich, Professor of Political Data Science.

We explain why every citizen has two votes. Facts about the electoral system.

Portrait of personalities: Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz are standing for the office of head of the German government.

Values, outward appearances and many undecided voters – an expert explains what matters in the TV duel between the Chancellor candidates.

For around three million young Germans the Bundestag elections are a premiere – they will be voting for the first time. Three talk about their motives.