German Politics refers to the political system, structures, processes, and activities that govern the Federal Republic of Germany. It is characterized by a parliamentary democracy, where the Chancellor is the head of government, and a multi-party system. The political landscape includes major parties such as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), among others.
The government is divided into three branches: the executive, led by the Chancellor and the cabinet; the legislature, known as the Bundestag (Federal Diet) and Bundesrat (Federal Council); and the judiciary, which is independent. Elections are held at both federal and state levels, and the political system is influenced by Germany’s post-World War II history, its role within the European Union, and its commitment to democratic values, human rights, and social welfare.
Key issues in German politics often include economic policy, immigration, climate change, and social equality. The country also plays a significant role in international relations, particularly within the EU and NATO. German politics is marked by coalition-building, as it is common for no single party to gain an outright majority in the Bundestag.
The Union backs Friedrich Merz, aiming to reshuffle Germany's political dynamics, while the SPD faces internal struggles with Olaf Scholz at the helm. Mathis Feldhoff and Andreas Huppert's film vividly…