Germany Votes in 2025 Bundestag Election as Results Begin to Emerge

Voters across Germany, including in key regions like North Rhine-Westphalia, cast their ballots to determine the composition of the next Bundestag.

The 2025 Bundestag election is underway with live results being reported across Germany, including detailed updates from regions like Euskirchen and Hochsauerlandkreis in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, plays a critical role with 64 of the country's 299 electoral districts represented.
Election outcomes are determined by a dual voting system, with voters casting an 'Erststimme' for a direct candidate and a 'Zweitstimme' for a political party at the national level.
This election features a wide range of parties, including major players like CDU, SPD, Greens, FDP, and AfD, alongside smaller parties such as Volt and the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht.
Interactive tools and live updates provide real-time insights into vote counts, with results expected to shape Germany's next governing coalition.