Karlsruhe to rule on Bundestag election mishaps in December
The Federal Constitutional Court will announce its verdict on the mishaps in the 2021 Bundestag elections in Berlin on December 19. This was announced by Germany's highest court in Karlsruhe on Friday. Among other things, it will decide in how many constituencies in Berlin the election must be repeated and whether casting the second vote - i.e. for a party or group - is sufficient in this case. A possible re-run of the Bundestag election would have to take place no later than 60 days after the verdict is announced.
In many polling stations in the German capital, the election on September 26, 2021 was chaotic: There were long queues and waiting times, incorrect or missing ballot papers. Polling stations had to close at times or remained open until well after 6 p.m.
The Bundestag elections in Berlin faced numerous issues, leading the Bundestag to seek justice from the Federal Constitutional Court. The court's decision on the necessary constituency re-runs and the validity of the second vote in these elections will be crucial for the election process.
Source: www.dpa.com
