German Bundestag

Election of the Federal President

The Federal Convention is the largest parliamentary convention in the Federal Republic of Germany. Its sole function is to elect the Federal President.

The plenary chamber of the German Bundestag from above: the seats are arranged by parliamentary group

Election of Members of the German Bundestag

General, direct, free, equal and secret

After the election, the distribution of seats between the parties is calculated.

How votes are translated into seats

Elections

Elections and election results

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Elections

Election of the Federal President

Election of Members of the German Bundestag

General, direct, free, equal and secret

How votes are translated into seats

Elections

Elections and election results

Elections