How often are Bundestag elections normally held in Germany?
Einbürgerungstest, question 109 German original
Wie oft gibt es normalerweise Bundestagswahlen in Deutschland?
- alle drei Jahre every three years
- alle vier Jahre every four years
- alle fünf Jahre every five years
- alle sechs Jahre every six years
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Correct answer: alle vier Jahre every four years
Why?
The Bundestag (Federal Parliament) is elected for four years, so Bundestag elections normally take place every four years. If the Bundestag is dissolved early, the election comes sooner, as happened in February 2025.
Key term: Bundestagswahl = Bundestag election