Germany Votes in 2025 Bundestag Election as Results Begin to Emerge

Preliminary results from the early hours of the election highlight key voting trends in NRW and nationwide.

The 2025 Bundestag election is underway, with voting concluding at 6 PM local time on February 23 across Germany.
Results from key regions, including NRW and the Ruhrgebiet, are expected to shape the overall outcome, with updates available throughout the evening.
The new election rules mean a majority of direct votes (Erststimmen) no longer guarantees a candidate's entry into the Bundestag.
In NRW, interactive tools are being used to track real-time results, with a focus on both local and national voting trends.
The SPD maintains its historical stronghold in areas like Recklinghausen II, with early comparisons drawn to the 2021 election results.