Politics

Modern electoral systems emphasize the claim of free and equal choices, but many people find the actual choices to be limited. The blocking clause means that votes for smaller political forces are not included in the parliamentary composition, which... [...]

The state's duty of neutrality is not only a fundamental law principle, but also a prerequisite for the development of a living and pluralistic society. It ensures that the state stays out of the opinions of the citizens and that no... [...]

Something is beginning to grow in the communities that has long been forgotten in the capital's offices: the trust between citizens and representatives, which is based on real encounters and practical experience. It's no coincidence that more and more... [...]

The legitimacy of democracy is no longer a matter of course today, but is in an extremely critical situation. Not only is trust in democratic principles dwindling, but also the actual functioning and efficiency of the political... [...]

Committees of inquiry should be a symbol of democracy, a tool of control that brings power to a limited extent and brings truth to light. But behind this facade, a sobering picture emerges. Instead of enlightenment, staging is created, instead of consequence, it follows... [...]

A critical consideration of the five percent hurdle begins with the open admission that this instrument of suffocation is far more than a technical detail that could be dealt with on the side. It acts like a filter that pretends order... [...]

Postal voting was once sold as progress. As a sign of modern participation, as a simple means of increasing voter turnout. Everyone should be able to choose from the comfort of their own home, regardless of the weather, the workplace or the health... [...]

Let's imagine a hypothetical scenario in which the federal government uses the extraordinary instrument of federal coercion in accordance with Article 37 of the Basic Law due to a profound crisis in several East German federal states. This instrument, which is only... [...]

The phenomenon of the so-called "given" vote is one of the most underrated problems of modern electoral systems. Anyone who votes for a party that ultimately fails because of the resale clause experiences how one's own voice in one fell swoop any political... [...]