Elections are formal processes through which individuals or groups select representatives or make decisions on specific issues through voting. This democratic practice enables citizens to express their preferences for candidates in political offices, such as presidents, legislators, and local officials, as well as to decide on policies, amendments, or laws. Elections can take various forms, including general elections, primary elections, referendums, and local elections, and are characterized by established procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for participation. The outcomes of elections determine the governance structure and influence the direction of public policy within a society.
Germany's political landscape is marked by a fierce contest between Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz for the chancellery. Merz, seeking redemption, aims to shape his image as a distinguished statesman…