Germany’s Bundestag is the federal parliament and legislative body of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the primary institution through which the people of Germany are represented, and it plays a central role in the country’s political system. The Bundestag is responsible for making federal laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the government’s activities. Members of the Bundestag, known as deputies (Abgeordnete), are elected by the citizens of Germany through a mixed-member proportional representation system. The Bundestag’s powers include initiating legislation, debating proposed laws, and scrutinizing government actions. It operates within a constitutional framework, ensuring checks and balances alongside the federal government and the Bundesrat, the representative body of the federal states (Länder). The Bundestag meets in Berlin, in the historic Reichstag building, which symbolizes German democracy.
The Südschleswigsche Wählerverband (SSW) secures representation in Germany's Bundestag, underscoring the importance of minority voices in politics. Founded in 1948, the SSW advocates for Danish and Frisian minorities, promoting social…