Category: Berlin Wiki
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Berlin Wiki: Parties, Direct Mandates and the Five-Percent Threshold
What Is a Political Party? A political party is an association of citizens regulated by the German Federal Party Law. Political parties aim to influence political decision-making at federal or state level over a longer period of time and may represent voters in state parliaments or in the Bundestag. First of all, a party needs members. In addition, the party itself…
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Berlin Wiki: Who Is Allowed to Vote – and Why Not Everyone Can
Who is allowed to vote, and who is not? In a democratic state like Germany, the right to vote is of central importance. It allows citizens to take part in political decision-making and help determine the composition of the government. In Germany, voters must meet certain requirements in order to vote. They must hold German citizenship and have reached the age…
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Berlin Wiki: Party Profiles II – The Greens, The Left, the AfD and the BSW party
What is the Green Party? Bündnis 90/Die Grünen is an important political force in the Berlin House of Representatives. Although the party has not been part of the government since the 2023 election, it operates from the opposition within parliament. Its guiding principle is ecological, economic, and social sustainability. It focuses on stronger climate protection, affordable housing, and a shift in…
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Berlin Wiki: Which Parties Shape the Capital?
Which parties are important in Berlin? Berlin has many political parties, each pursuing its own agenda. These parties are organized at different levels. Many have a Berlin state association, as well as several district and local branches. The parties that receive the most votes form parliamentary groups in the House of Representatives, Berlin’s parliament. The largest group there is the CDU,…
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Berlin Wiki: Your Guide to the 2026 Berlin Election
What will be elected in Berlin in 2026? On September 20, 2026, a new House of Representatives will be elected in Berlin. At the same time, the district assemblies of Berlin’s twelve districts will also be elected. The electoral term is always five years. Voters therefore decide which parties and politicians will serve in these bodies over the next five years.…
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