Germany's Bundestag Sees Decline in Female Representation

The proportion of women in the Bundestag has dropped to 32.4%, raising concerns over diversity and equal representation in German politics.

The newly elected Bundestag has a 32.4% female representation, a decline from 35% in the previous term and far below the 2013 peak of 37%.
Experts warn that the underrepresentation of women could limit the diversity of perspectives and reduce focus on issues important to women’s lives.
The drop is attributed to the rise of parties like the AfD and CDU/CSU, which have significantly lower proportions of female parliamentarians (12% and 23%, respectively).
The Green Party has the highest female representation at 61%, followed by The Left at 56%, while other major parties, such as the SPD, remain male-dominated.
Calls for a parity law to ensure gender balance in parliament have resurfaced, with proponents arguing it is essential for a truly representative democracy.