Germany debates abolishing the 5% threshold for elections
A former president of Germany's Constitutional Court criticizes the 5% threshold.
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The fact
This measure, inspired by the failure of the Weimar Republic, is deemed obsolete.
The debate reignites discussions on the representativeness of Germany's electoral system.
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Why it matters
Ce débat soulève des questions fondamentales sur la démocratie allemande et la capacité du système électoral à refléter la diversité politique, un enjeu clé pour l'avenir du pays.