Understanding the Federal German Elections in September 2005

Part 1: The Political system provides an introduction to the parliamentary system in general, looking at the structure and functions of political institutions, as well as the legislative processes for tabling bills in parliament. CLICK HERE

Part 2: The Electoral system provides an overview of the Federal German Electoral Law and the conduct of the polling procedure in practice. CLICK HERE

Part 3: Legislation on Political Parties provides a brief overview of important legislation on political parties in Germany, taking a look at stipulations on party financing and the ban on unconstitutional parties in particular. CLICK HERE

Part 4: Political Parties provides an introduction to the major political parties in Germany, and information on the election campaigns of the major parties at the last Federal election in 2002. CLICK HERE