Bundestag elections

Bundestag elections are held every four years in Germany to elect representatives to the Bundestag, the country's federal parliament. Voters choose parties while also selecting individual candidates in their local districts. The electoral system combines proportional representation, where parties gain seats based on their total vote share, and direct mandates, where candidates win seats by receiving the most votes in their constituencies. This ensures both broad party representation and local representation. The results determine the composition of the Bundestag, which plays a crucial role in shaping German law and government.