Overview

• The 21st German Bundestag officially began its legislative session on March 25, 2025, with 630 members following a recent electoral reform to cap its size.
• Julia Klöckner of the CDU is expected to be confirmed as Bundestagspräsidentin, marking her ascent to the second-highest office in Germany's political hierarchy.
• Vice-presidents were elected from the CSU, SPD, Greens, and Die Linke, while the AfD's candidate was again excluded due to opposition from other parties.
• The Bundestag features a record-high 11.6% of members with migration backgrounds and the youngest-ever member, Luke Hoß, aged 23.
• Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet have transitioned to a caretaker role as CDU/CSU and SPD continue coalition negotiations.