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German Elections Explained: Interview with Dr. Hirscher on State and Local Voting Trends

In Germany’s federal political system, elections at the state or Bundesländer-level—as well as local elections—tend to attract a great deal of media attention. They’re often seen as a barometer of public satisfaction with political parties and as a reflection of the the country’s overall political mood.

This year and next, Germany is holding a number of regional and local elections. On March 8 and March 22, state elections already took place in Baden-Württemberg—one of the three most populous and geographically largest states—and in Rhineland-Palatinate. There have also been local elections in Bavaria in March.

Listen to what Dr. Gerhard Hirscher has to say about current political trends following the elections.

Dr. Gerhard Hirscher analyses party development and elections in Germany at Hanns Seidel Foundations headquarters.