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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Germany's Election Tools Go Digital

Published: 2025-02-07

As Germany's Bundestag election on February 23 approaches, voters are turning to digital tools like the Wahl-O-Mat to navigate a heated political landscape.

The Wahl-O-Mat, launched by the Federal Agency for Civic Education, allows users to compare their views with 38 political party positions.

In 2021, it was used over 21 million times, and this year, 41% of Germans plan to use it, according to a Forsa survey.

Other tools, such as WahlSwiper and the Agrar-O-Mat, offer specialized insights, from general political alignment to niche topics like agriculture.

The election is marked by intense debates on migration, economic challenges, and climate policies, with parties vying for voter trust.

These digital platforms aim to simplify decision-making in a contentious and pivotal election year.