Wahl-O-Mat Sets New Record with Over 9 Million Uses in 24 Hours

The popular political tool sees unprecedented engagement ahead of Germany's February 23 Bundestag election, highlighting voter interest and uncertainty.

• The Wahl-O-Mat, an online tool by the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb), was used over 9 million times within 24 hours of its release on February 6, 2025, marking a record-breaking start.
• The tool allows users to compare their political positions with those of 29 parties based on 38 key policy theses, offering a percentage-based alignment score.
• The 2025 Bundestag election was moved up to February 23, resulting in a shorter preparation period for Wahl-O-Mat's developers, including its youth editorial team.
• An analog version of the Wahl-O-Mat, featuring interactive displays, is touring eight locations in Saxony to engage voters in person ahead of the election.
• The high usage reflects increased voter engagement and uncertainty, particularly among younger and undecided voters, as Germany faces key issues like economic challenges, climate policy, and democratic values.

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