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2025 German Election: 13.9% of Votes for Parties Failing 5% Threshold
The 2025 German Bundestag election resulted in 13.9% of votes (6.9 million) going to parties failing the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record, with the FDP and BSW narrowly missing the mark, despite over 4.6 million combined votes.
2025 German Election: 13.9% of Votes for Parties Failing 5% Threshold
The 2025 German Bundestag election resulted in 13.9% of votes (6.9 million) going to parties failing the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record, with the FDP and BSW narrowly missing the mark, despite over 4.6 million combined votes.
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44% Bias Score
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Elections
Germany's Left party (Die Linke) achieved an unexpected 8.8% in the Bundestag elections, up from 3% in December polls, due to a successful social media campaign and intense grassroots efforts that resonated strongly with young voters (25% of 18-24 year olds voted for them), contrasting with the poor...
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Elections
Germany's Left party (Die Linke) achieved an unexpected 8.8% in the Bundestag elections, up from 3% in December polls, due to a successful social media campaign and intense grassroots efforts that resonated strongly with young voters (25% of 18-24 year olds voted for them), contrasting with the poor...
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44% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Election Amidst AfD Surge
The center-right CDU/CSU bloc won Germany's February 23, 2025, parliamentary election with 28.6% of the vote and 208 seats, while the far-right AfD came second with 20.4% and 151 seats, significantly increasing its vote share by 9.8%. The SPD fell to third place with 16.3% and 121 seats.
CDU/CSU Wins German Election Amidst AfD Surge
The center-right CDU/CSU bloc won Germany's February 23, 2025, parliamentary election with 28.6% of the vote and 208 seats, while the far-right AfD came second with 20.4% and 151 seats, significantly increasing its vote share by 9.8%. The SPD fell to third place with 16.3% and 121 seats.
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40% Bias Score
Die Linke's Surprise Victory in Berlin Bundestag Election
Die Linke unexpectedly won the Berlin Bundestag election, securing 19.9% of first-place votes and four of twelve constituencies, surpassing established parties like the CDU, Greens, AfD, and SPD; their success is attributed to a massive door-to-door campaign.
Die Linke's Surprise Victory in Berlin Bundestag Election
Die Linke unexpectedly won the Berlin Bundestag election, securing 19.9% of first-place votes and four of twelve constituencies, surpassing established parties like the CDU, Greens, AfD, and SPD; their success is attributed to a massive door-to-door campaign.
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60% Bias Score
German Election 2025: 13.9% Vote for Parties Excluded from Parliament
The 2025 German Bundestag election saw 13.9% of voters (6.9 million) support parties that failed to clear the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record; despite this, these parties receive state funding and represent significant political viewpoints.
German Election 2025: 13.9% Vote for Parties Excluded from Parliament
The 2025 German Bundestag election saw 13.9% of voters (6.9 million) support parties that failed to clear the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record; despite this, these parties receive state funding and represent significant political viewpoints.
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52% Bias Score
FDP Fails to Enter Bundestag; Lindner Resigns
Following Germany's general election, the FDP failed to surpass the 5% threshold, leading to the resignation of party leader Christian Lindner and the party's exit from the Bundestag. This outcome has significant consequences for the party's future and its members.
FDP Fails to Enter Bundestag; Lindner Resigns
Following Germany's general election, the FDP failed to surpass the 5% threshold, leading to the resignation of party leader Christian Lindner and the party's exit from the Bundestag. This outcome has significant consequences for the party's future and its members.
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60% Bias Score
German Conservatives Win Election, Facing Coalition Challenges Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won Sunday's election with 29% of the vote, requiring coalition negotiations with the SPD to form a government, while the far-right AfD doubled its vote share to 20%, raising concerns about political stability.
German Conservatives Win Election, Facing Coalition Challenges Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won Sunday's election with 29% of the vote, requiring coalition negotiations with the SPD to form a government, while the far-right AfD doubled its vote share to 20%, raising concerns about political stability.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Re-elected as Union Faction Chairman; Future Leadership Transition Looms
The Union faction in Germany's new Bundestag consists of 208 members (11 more than before), with Friedrich Merz re-elected as chairman based on Markus Söder's proposal, and Thorsten Frei confirmed as First Parliamentary Managing Director; the results highlight the strong unity within the Union but a...
Merz Re-elected as Union Faction Chairman; Future Leadership Transition Looms
The Union faction in Germany's new Bundestag consists of 208 members (11 more than before), with Friedrich Merz re-elected as chairman based on Markus Söder's proposal, and Thorsten Frei confirmed as First Parliamentary Managing Director; the results highlight the strong unity within the Union but a...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Surge in 2025 German Election Driven by Non-Voters
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the AfD gained almost 2 million voters who did not vote in 2021, significantly boosting their results alongside a high 84 percent voter turnout. The Union also gained voters, primarily from the SPD and FDP, while the FDP experienced substantial losses to both t...
AfD's Surge in 2025 German Election Driven by Non-Voters
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the AfD gained almost 2 million voters who did not vote in 2021, significantly boosting their results alongside a high 84 percent voter turnout. The Union also gained voters, primarily from the SPD and FDP, while the FDP experienced substantial losses to both t...
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48% Bias Score
Left Party Leads in Berlin Bundestag Elections
Unofficial results from Berlin's Bundestag elections show the Left Party leading with 20.3% of the vote, surpassing the CDU (17.7%), Greens (16.1%), and AfD (16.1%), while the SPD, a ruling party, received only 14.9%, prompting concerns and potential political realignments.
Left Party Leads in Berlin Bundestag Elections
Unofficial results from Berlin's Bundestag elections show the Left Party leading with 20.3% of the vote, surpassing the CDU (17.7%), Greens (16.1%), and AfD (16.1%), while the SPD, a ruling party, received only 14.9%, prompting concerns and potential political realignments.
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48% Bias Score
FDP Falls Short of Bundestag Entry; Lindner Announces Resignation
Germany's FDP party, led by Christian Lindner, is projected to receive 4.8% of the vote, falling short of the 5% threshold for Bundestag entry; Lindner announced his resignation if the results are confirmed.
FDP Falls Short of Bundestag Entry; Lindner Announces Resignation
Germany's FDP party, led by Christian Lindner, is projected to receive 4.8% of the vote, falling short of the 5% threshold for Bundestag entry; Lindner announced his resignation if the results are confirmed.
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56% Bias Score
Debate on German Debt Brake Reform Intensifies
CDU leader Friedrich Merz and Green party members advocate for reforming Germany's debt brake before the current Bundestag's term ends on March 24th, while Chancellor Scholz remains cautious, highlighting the political complexities and time constraints involved.
Debate on German Debt Brake Reform Intensifies
CDU leader Friedrich Merz and Green party members advocate for reforming Germany's debt brake before the current Bundestag's term ends on March 24th, while Chancellor Scholz remains cautious, highlighting the political complexities and time constraints involved.
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36% Bias Score
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