GENERAL QUESTION · 123
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
What is the "5% hurdle" in Germany?
Official German wording
Was ist in Deutschland die "5%-Hürde"?
Answer options
- AA voting rule in the Bundestag for small parties
- BAn attendance check in the Bundestag for votes
- CA minimum share of the votes in order to enter parliamentCorrect answer
- DAn attendance check in the Bundesrat for votes
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The 5 per cent hurdle lays down how many voter votes a party needs at least in order to enter the Bundestag. It is not a voting or attendance rule in the Bundestag or the Bundesrat.
5 per cent hurdle: the minimum share of votes needed for parliament.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF