Berlin: Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe’s ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards. After weeks of campaigns dominated by Germany’s faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security … Read more
Key Parties in the Election: The upcoming German election features four major parties vying for voter support. These parties include the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU), the Social Democratic Party (SPD) led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Greens, and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Electoral System: Germany’s electoral system combines … Read more
Germany is preparing for a pivotal parliamentary election on February 23, following the collapse of the coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in December. The key issues of the country are its struggling economy, migration, and Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. Why is a snap election taking place? View of the glass dome of … Read more