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Was ist in Deutschland die "5%-Hürde"?

Q: What is the "5% threshold" in Germany?

Minimum share of voter votes to enter parliament. The 5% threshold is an electoral threshold in German electoral law. A party must receive at least 5% of the second votes in the federal election to enter the Bundestag. This regulation is intended to prevent fragmentation of parliament.

What is the "5% threshold" in Germany?

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Minimum share of voter votes to enter parliament

Explanation

The 5% threshold is an electoral threshold in German electoral law. A party must receive at least 5% of the second votes in the federal election to enter the Bundestag. This regulation is intended to prevent fragmentation of parliament.