Germany Prepares for Accelerated Bundestag Election with High Brief Voting Activity

With the election set for February 23, shortened timelines have led to a surge in brief voting applications and the opening of voting centers across Germany.

Brief voting stations have opened in Berlin and other cities, allowing voters to submit ballots in person or by mail ahead of the February 23 Bundestag election.
The voting period has been condensed to two weeks due to the accelerated timeline of the election, prompting officials to encourage prompt submission of ballots.
In Berlin, up to 50% of the 2.4 million eligible voters are expected to use brief voting, with locations and hours listed on election notifications.
In Bavaria, tens of thousands of voters have already applied for brief voting, with cities like Munich and Nürnberg processing hundreds of thousands of applications.
Election officials emphasize the importance of submitting ballots early to ensure they are received by the 6:00 PM deadline on election day, February 23.