German Officials Urge In-Person Voting Due to Shortened Deadlines for Mail-In Ballots

The upcoming February Bundestag election faces logistical challenges, prompting calls to prioritize voting at polling stations.

The 2025 Bundestag election is scheduled for February 23, with reduced timelines for mail-in voting due to its early date.
Local officials in regions like Kusel and Döbeln are advising voters to cast their ballots in person to avoid potential delays in mail-in ballot processing.
Mail-in ballot requests are already open, but the earliest date for dispatching ballots is February 10, leaving a narrow window for completion and return.
Voters are encouraged to submit mail-in ballots no later than February 20 to ensure timely delivery and counting by election day.
Concerns have been raised about the feasibility of processing large volumes of mail-in ballots within the shortened timeframe, emphasizing the importance of in-person voting for timely results.