Insufficient men outnumber women in the newly elected German Parliament (Bundestag)
The Federal Government of Germany, led by the Federal Chancellor, is a key figure in the political structure of the country. The Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, where members of both genders work.
Currently, negotiations are underway for a coalition to govern together in the new Bundestag. The CDU, CSU, and SPD parties are in discussion, aiming to form a new government.
The Bundestag election, which takes place every four years, saw a shift in representation. The SPD, Greens, and Left Party have a more balanced representation in the new Bundestag. However, the new Bundestag has fewer women than the previous one, due to the CDU, CSU, and AfD parties having more men than women.
The youngest member of the new Bundestag is Luke Hoss from the Left Party, at just 23 years old, while the oldest member is Alexander Gauland from the AfD, at 84 years old. The average age of members in the new Bundestag is 47 years.
Many members of the Bundestag are professionals, with lawyers, CEOs of companies, and those holding doctorates making up a significant portion. Interestingly, there are few workers and craftsmen among the members of the Bundestag.
The Federal Chancellor determines the political direction of Germany and holds the most political power. The Federal Chancellor is also the head of the Federal Government, which includes ministers responsible for specific areas such as environment, economy, and education.
The position of Federal Chancellor is a significant political role in Germany. The Bundestag is responsible for making decisions on laws for the entire country, and the new Bundestag, once formed, will have the power to shape the future of Germany.
Besides CDU, CSU, and SPD, the other coalition partner discussed is the FDP, which expressed a willingness to form a "black-yellow" coalition with the Union parties. However, a renewed coalition with the Greens is currently excluded, and the Greens seem unlikely coalition partners with the Union. No continuation of the "traffic light" coalition (SPD, FDP, Greens) is desired by the involved parties.
As negotiations continue, the people of Germany eagerly await the formation of the new government and the decisions that will be made in the coming years.