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both votes CDU!
On 23 February, we will decide together what the future holds for our country.
We want to take Germany forward again and are campaigning for a change in policy. The roadmap for the Bundestag elections illustrates how things will continue after the end of the traffic light coalition.
This is why vote splitting is not a good choice
Important for our voters: Support us with both votes! Otherwise it may happen that elected direct candidates do not enter the Bundestag.
How does the voting system work?
- In the Bundestag election, you two voices:
The first vote decides which direct candidate will represent your constituency in the Bundestag. Whoever receives the most votes wins the direct mandate. - The second vote is decisive for the distribution of seats in the Bundestag and ultimately determines the parties' majorities.
Why is vote splitting problematic?
A widespread misconception is that "tactical" voting can have a positive influence on the election result. In fact, vote splitting can have the following negative consequences:
Weakening one's own favoured party
If, for example, you vote for a direct candidate of another party with your first vote in order to create a "balance", it can happen that your preferred party loses an important direct mandate.
Favouring undesirable majorities
If too many voters engage in vote splitting, this can lead to parties or candidates benefiting who should not actually be supported - possibly even extreme or populist forces.
Endangering the ability to govern
Stable majorities are crucial for a viable government. A split vote can make it more difficult to form coalitions or block important reforms.
Therefore on 23 February 2025: First vote CDU. Second vote CDU.