Germany after the elections
Everything about the 2017 German general elections and the latest developments on the formation of a new government.
All correct
Fair and transparent is how the OSCE election observers rated the German general election. Nevertheless, they proposed some improvements and had one concern.
When will the new government be ready for action?
The Germans have elected a new parliament – but there is no government as yet. Let us explain what happens next.
“Germany bears an immense responsibility”
How the international media commented on the outcome of the German general elections and what they expect of Angela Merkel.
“Good for Europe”
Congratulations in max. 140 characters: How international politicians responded to the German elections in the social media.
“A shake up of German politics on a grand scale”
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.
“We’re not election police.”
Why are the Bundestag elections under observation by the OSCE? George Tsereteli explains.
These are the various parties’ positions
Business, migration, foreign policy – these are the positions the parties represent in the four policy areas.
What motivates us
Voting for the first time: two young Germans explain from their point of view what subjects politicians have been neglecting.
Feeling the pulse of the voters
The pollster Matthias Jung explains how election prognoses come about – and why they are sometimes wrong.
Helper of democracy
Steffi Schmitt is an election assistant for the Bundestag election. She bears a lot of responsibility, because even small mistakes have big consequences.
The mathematics of election night
How does my x mark become an election result in the Bundestag election? Federal Returning Officer Dieter Sarreither explains.
Stability instead of division
The political scientist Jürgen Falter talks about the Bundestag election campaign, the German party system and the mood in the regions.
“No need to panic”
How big is the influence of social bots on elections? Interview with Simon Hegelich, Professor of Political Data Science.
This is the way the federal elections work
We explain why every citizen has two votes. Facts about the electoral system.
The Chancellor candidates
Portrait of personalities: Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz are standing for the office of head of the German government.
What influence does the TV duel have?
Values, outward appearances and many undecided voters – an expert explains what matters in the TV duel between the Chancellor candidates.
Having a say for the first time
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.