Germany prepares for a significant election as almost 60 million voters head to the polls to elect a new Bundestag, amidst pressing issues like economic revival and immigration. This vote is history-making, introducing a reformed electoral law aimed at reducing the size of the Bundestag. Voters will cast two votes: one for a district candidate and another for a party, influencing how seats are distributed. The complexities of Germany's voting system and the implications of the changes are crucial for understanding the election outcome.
Voters do not directly elect their chancellor, but the outcome of the vote does eventually determine who governs and who gets the role.
This year, a newly reformed electoral law designed to shrink a bloated Bundestag will also kick in for the first time, bringing subtle but potentially crucial changes to how parliament seats are distributed.
Reviving Europe's biggest economy and tightening immigration controls have been the two main issues under the spotlight ahead of the vote.
Elections to the Bundestag, Germany's federal parliament, take place every four years. Over 18s are eligible to vote.
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