Frage 117: Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

Frage 117

Wie viel Prozent der Zweitstimmen müssen Parteien mindestens bekommen, um in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt zu werden?

3%
4%
5% ✓
6%

English translation

What minimum percentage of second votes must parties receive to be elected to the German Bundestag?

3%
4%
5% ✓
6%

The 5% threshold prevents the parliament from being split among too many tiny parties, which helps the government stay stable. Did you know this is called the 'five-percent hurdle'?