German Bundestag Deutscher Bundestag | |
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20th Bundestag | |
History | |
Established | 7 September 1949 |
Preceded by | Reichstag (Nazi Germany, 1933–1945) |
Leadership | |
Vacant, AfD | |
Structure | |
Seats | 736 |
Political groups | Government (416) Opposition (320) |
Elections | |
Mixed-member proportional representation (MMP) | |
Last election | 26 September 2021 |
Next election | On or before 26 October 2025 |
Meeting place | |
Reichstag building Mitte, Berlin, Germany | |
Website | |
www | |
Rules | |
Rules of Procedure of the German Bundestag and Mediation Committee (English) |
The German Bundestag (commonly referred to as Bundestag) is the legislature of Germany. It meets in Berlin, in the Reichstag building, which was specially rebuilt ready for the Bundestag to move from Bonn.
The Bundestag has at least 598 members. Every 4 years the German people vote. After the 2017 election there were 709 members. In the election of 26 September 2021, 736 members were assigned - the base 598 seats plus 138 overhang and leveling seats. The next elections are in 2025.