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Germany Faces Election Worker Shortage

German municipalities face a shortage of election workers for the upcoming Bundestag election, urging citizens to volunteer.

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Städte- Und Gemeindetag MvRostocker StadtverwaltungUniversitäts- Und Hansestadt GreifswaldHansestadt WismarLandeshauptstadt Schwerin

Ulrich KunzeMichaela Christen

What compensation do election workers receive in Greifswald?: Greifswald requires at least 425 volunteers for its 42 regular and 18 absentee voting districts. The city offers compensation between 45 and 80 euros, depending on the role, and anticipates challenges in managing absentee voting due to shortened deadlines.
What are the requirements to be an election worker in Germany?: To be an election worker in Germany, individuals must be eligible to vote, meaning they must be at least 18 years old, have resided in Germany for at least three months, and not be excluded from voting rights. Approximately 650,000 volunteers are needed for federal elections.
What challenges are facing Rostock in preparing for the election?: Rostock needs approximately 1,500 election workers for its 133 polling stations and 52 absentee voting locations. Compensation for election workers is currently under discussion, with previous payments ranging from 50 to 100 euros depending on the role.
How many election workers are needed in Wismar, and what is the compensation?: The city of Wismar needs around 300 election workers for its 28 polling stations and 8 absentee voting stations, offering compensation between 35 and 45 euros. Schwerin requires 750-800 election workers for its over 60 polling stations and approximately 20 absentee voting stations.
How many election workers are needed in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for the upcoming Bundestag election?: Many municipalities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, are seeking election workers for the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23, 2025. The lack of volunteers could force municipalities to use their own employees, disrupting regular operations.

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