Germany voted for parliamentary elections on Sunday. Chancellor Angela Merkel is leaving after 16 years in power. Three parties are mainly in the race and the chief of any one of these three parties can be the next chancellor. If no one party gets the majority, then a coalition government will be formed. Merkel made it clear before the election that she is not in the race for chancellor this time.
The eyes of every country including India are on the great sacrifice of this democracy to be held in Germany and its result. It cannot be said from the claim that when the results will be formally announced. It may take a day or two, but the exit polls almost clear the picture. Here are important things related to this election in the form of questions and answers especially for you.
Like our country, Germany also has a democracy and parliamentary system, but the way of choosing the chancellor is different. It is not necessary to announce the name of the prime ministerial candidate before the elections in India. All parties in Germany are required to name the chancellor's candidate. If his party or coalition wins the election, he has to garner a majority for himself in the Bundestag (the lower house of parliament).
If any party or coalition gets a majority, then there is no problem. Imagine that if this is not the case, then even after the elections, a government can be formed on the lines of our country with coalition or support. A common program is decided. It is necessary to inform the Parliament about this. Parliament meets within 30 days after the election.
not usually. Indeed, Germany has had a history and dominance of coalition governments. Therefore, no one party dominates. Merkel was also chancellor of the Coalition Government. Common minimum programs are made on the lines of our country before or after elections. After that, the government is formed.
No. It is obvious that if every party comes out with its chancellor's face, then after the election, the coalition would also like to make him a chancellor. This is bound to be a conflict. However, if there is a pre-poll alliance, the chancellor is decided in advance. But, if there is a coalition after the election, then the coalition partners sit under mature democracy. Decide who will become the minister in the government and who will be the chancellor. But the final seal on the name of the Chancellor is given by the Bundestag i.e. Parliament. The same happens in the case of every minister.
Here the matter gets stuck. The second round of voting for the chancellor takes place in Parliament. In this, the name of another candidate can also be proposed. It needs to get the support of one-fourth of the total votes of Parliament. This should happen within 14 days after the election. If someone gets the majority then it is fine, otherwise, the President has the right to appoint someone as chancellor within 7 days. If there is a dispute, the President can also order a full election to be held afresh in 60 days.
The competition looks like a thorn. Several pre-poll surveys were conducted. In this, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) looks a little ahead. Merkel's party CDU and ally CSU are also not far away. The third-place can go to the Green Party. It seems almost certain that only a coalition government will be formed.
There is only one ballot paper, but two votes have to be cast. First- District representative or MP. It represents about 2.5 lakh people. Second-party candidate. 299 members become MPs, the rest are party representatives.
