What is the "5% threshold" in Germany?

1. Voting regulation in the Bundestag for small parties
2. Attendance check in the Bundestag for votes
3. Minimum share of the votes cast required to enter parliament ✓
4. Attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes

By requiring at least 5% of the vote, Germany avoids having too many tiny parties, which would make it very hard to form a working government. It ensures that only parties with broad support enter the Bundestag!