The German election explained — in visuals

Is it getting harder to form a government? What are the opposing arguments in Germany's migration debate? Why does the country have a skilled labor shortage? DW's short videos bring you up to speed ahead of the election.

A collage of the German Bundestag (parliament) building in front of the colors of the German flag — Image: DW

On Sunday, Germans are voting on whom they want to govern their country. In a series of short videos, DW looks at who holds power in Germany, how the parties — the CDU, AfD , SPD, the Greens and others — are financed, and what's behind important election issues such as migration and the skilled labor shortage.

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The German election explained — in visuals

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Why is it getting harder to form a German government?

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How are German political parties funded?

Germany's migration debate: What the parties want

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