Politics

Find out here how people reach their voting decisions. An interview with pollster Stefan Merz.

Clara Föller is JEF Germany president of the Young European Federalists. Why she takes an active stand and what she believes is lacking in the election campaign.

Election candidates have been campaigning for themselves and their objectives for many weeks. Three of them sum things up here.

Angela Merkel is standing down after 16 years as German chancellor. Here are a few of her best quotes.

Find out here what happens after the federal election: How is the government formed and which time limits are specified by law?

Three first-time voters say how they have informed themselves for the federal election, and whether they know who they will vote for

Euro crisis, Ukraine conflict, Covid-19 pandemic – there were numerous crucial events during Angela Merkel’s time in office.

Election in Germany: for the fourth time since 2009, the Bundestag election is being observed by a team from the OSCE.

Election in Germany – what happens behind the scenes in the election campaign? Interview with campaign manager Clemens Buhr

Election in Germany – who actually counts the votes? An election worker explains her tasks.

Election to the Bundestag (Federal parliament) – here we answer questions such as what rules apply, who can vote and what a ballot paper looks like.

Is the election in Germany threatened by manipulation? The Federal Returning Officer explains the precautions that are being taken.