In an innovative move to increase voter participation, Duisburg, Germany, incentivized absentee voting by offering vouchers for drinks at a beer cart near polling stations. Supported by a local brewery, this initiative aims to address the historically low voter turnout in the city's northern region. Duisburg election official Martin Murrack highlighted that just 63.3% of voters participated in the 2021 federal election, compared to a 76.6% national average. The campaign seeks to attract citizens who may not respond to traditional election appeals, ultimately reinforcing democratic engagement ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
With this unusual campaign, our carnivalists are ensuring that the federal election is once again in the spotlight. It also appeals to citizens who are not persuaded to vote by the usual election posters or information campaigns.
According to Duisburg election official Martin Murrack, the north of the city has historically had low voter turnout. In the 2021 federal election, for example, only 63.3% of voters in the Duisburg II constituency turned up to vote.
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