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3w ago

800 Challenges Filed in German Bundestag Election, Overseas Voting Under Scrutiny

More than half of the objections cite obstacles for Germans abroad, as the Election Review Committee evaluates the validity of claims ahead of the April 23 deadline.

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Overview

  • Approximately 800 objections have been submitted against the February 23 Bundestag election, marking a significant decrease from 2021 but an increase from 2017.
  • Over 430 challenges focus on issues faced by overseas voters, particularly due to shortened mail-in voting deadlines that many argue impeded participation.
  • The Election Review Committee is currently reviewing submissions and will present findings to the Bundestag, with potential appeals to the Federal Constitutional Court.
  • The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) has requested a recount, claiming 9,000 votes short of the 5% threshold needed for Bundestag representation.
  • Civil society group Mehr Demokratie is mobilizing overseas voters, providing resources to file appeals and advocating for broader voting accessibility.