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Takeaways from the 2021 German Election
Did the new changes work?
Alright, let’s talk about the 2021 German election. Last Sunday, over 46 million Germans voted to elect members of Germany’s parliament (the Bundestag), and within a few weeks (or maybe months) the Bundestag will appoint Germany’s new Chancellor.
These are some takeaways on Germany’s electoral system after the 2021 election. These are not my takes on German politics. I don’t live in Germany, and I’m not an expert. I don’t know if Armin Laschet’s blunders hurt his party, or why the SPD surged in the polls, or whatever.
I’m interested in Germany’s complex electoral process, and the process played out in some interesting ways this election.
The German electoral process is complicated. I want this to be accessible to people unfamiliar with the German election, so whenever possible, I try to explain relevant parts of the process. But if you want a much more in-depth walkthrough of the 2021 German election process, you can read my explanation here.
Here are 6 takeaways from the 2021 German election.
1. Despite changes, the Bundestag is even bigger than last time
Germany’s parliament is big. Really big. To the point that it’s concerning.
