Germany Heads to the Polls for 2025 Bundestag Election

Over 59 million eligible voters will decide the composition of the Bundestag following the collapse of the Ampel coalition.

Voting for the 21st German Bundestag began on February 23, 2025, with polling stations open from 8 AM to 6 PM.
The election was called early due to the dissolution of the Ampel coalition, marking a departure from the usual four-year cycle.
Projections based on exit polls will be released immediately after polls close, followed by preliminary results later in the evening as votes are counted.
Voters cast two ballots: one for a direct candidate in their constituency and another for a party list, which determines the overall distribution of seats.
The Union is leading in pre-election polls, while the FDP and BSW face challenges in surpassing the 5% threshold required for parliamentary representation.