Parliamentary Elections 2009 | Why Germans are Avoiding the Polls

366 views · Published 18 September 2009 · 5:21 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: DW News · 2009 · News & Politics

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Germany,a nation with traditionally high voter turn-out,has seen a rash of political apathy in recent times.13 million voters stayed home during the last parliamentary election and political analysts predict that the voting booths could be even emptier come election day. Now a countrywide initiative of politicians,artists,and businessmen are working to make sure that doesnt happen.

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