Germany heads to the polls on 24 September for federal elections. Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking a fourth term, with her center-right Christian Democratic Union expected to lead a new coalition.
All three of Merkel’s terms in office since 2005 have been coalition governments: two “grand coalitions” with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and one with the pro-business FDP.
It has been a quiet lead up to the election, with Merkel doing her best to maintain a business-as-usual, low-key approach. But after unexpected results in French and British elections, and with an unprecedented six parties currently polling enough to allow them seats in the Bundestag, the exact make-up of Germany’s next government is anyone’s guess.
Share your views
We want to hear from people in Germany ahead of the election. Will you be voting, and if so, for which party? What do you think are the main challenges facing the country, and which issues will be the most important ones when deciding your vote? Who do you expect to win, and which parties would you like to see in a coalition?
You can take part by filling out the form below. We’ll use a selection of your responses in our reporting of the election season.
