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What are the key logistical challenges posed by the high number of absentee ballots and the timing of labor negotiations at Deutsche Post for the upcoming Bundestag election?

Around 61 million German citizens will receive their voting cards for the February 23rd Bundestag election. The mailing of ballots to those who applied for absentee voting begins in early February, following the January deadline for candidate registration. Any absentee ballots postmarked by February 20th will be delivered on time, according to Deutsche Post.