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Germany Bundestag elections
What happens after the election
Find out here what happens after the federal election: How is the government formed and which time limits are specified by law?
Friedrich Merz Federal elections
A portrait
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the man expected to be the next federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?
Election Bundestag elections
Civic participation
Ballot papers checked three times
Elections in Germany: who counts the ballot papers? An election worker tells us about her work.
Friedrich Merz, CDU, wird die nächste Bundesregierung anführen. Federal elections
Election result
CDU/CSU wins the Bundestag elections
CDU and CSU win the Bundestag elections. SPD sees heavy losses. AfD doubles its result. The Left remains in parliament, FDP and BSW are out.
Emmanuel Macron und Keir Starmer (Archiv) Federal elections
Reactions
Congratulations for Merz from numerous countries
Macron and Starmer highlight sound cooperation for a strong Europe.
Bundeskanzler Scholz und Präsident Selenskyj Ukraine
Supporting Ukraine against Russia
How Germany is supporting Ukraine
Find out what Germany is doing to help the defensive war against the Russian aggressors.
Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu. Crime
Propaganda and sabotage
Protecting democracy against hybrid attacks
Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Alle TV-Sender in Deutschland müssen Wahlwerbung senden. Bundestag election
Radio
Free TV election advertising for all parties
Radio and television in Germany: ahead of an election, every registered political party is allowed to advertise itself without having to pay to do so.
Briefwähler können auch in bestimmten Wahllokalen vorab wählen. Bundestag election
Basic Law
The five principles which govern elections in Germany
Germany’s constitution requires that elections must be general, direct, free, equal and secret.
Wahlzettel für die Bundestagswahl 2025 Bundestag election
Parties
Ten parties standing in all areas of Germany
A total of 41 parties were allowed to stand in the Bundestag election. Ten have candidates in all areas of Germany.
U18-Wahl in Deutschland (Archivbild) Bundestag elections
Young people
Votes for young people – more than just a paper exercise
U18 Elections are held ahead of every election in Germany. They play a key role in political decision making.

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