RMA Meeting: Friday, JUNE 13, 2025 10:00 AM;
SPEAKER INTRODUCTION BY: TBA
TOPIC – “German Elections 2025, A Summary“
Speaker – Jim Pope
The German national elections were held on 23 February 2025. The election was precipitated by a no confidence vote in the legislature when one of the coalition partners pulled out. The new legislature first met on 25 March 2025.
The topics I will cover are:
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The German system of government.
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German political parties and who belongs.
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Post WWII German elections.
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How candidates are selected.
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How one votes in Germany.
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How the votes are counted; how the number of seats are allocated to each party; who gets those seats.
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How the government is formed.
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How the Chancellor is chosen.
How this election turned out.
SPEAKER BIO: Jim Pope
TBD
Starts 9:45 for coffee/socializing at the First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd, Sudbury, MA
Invite a Guest to this meeting.
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