As Germany's 2025 Bundestag election approaches, voters using mail-in ballots must act quickly to ensure their votes count.

Ballots must arrive at polling stations by Sunday at 6 PM.

Deutsche Post advises mailing them by Thursday to guarantee timely delivery, though special logistics may allow later submissions to arrive on time.

Alternatively, voters can hand-deliver their ballots to designated locations.

Those who initially opted for mail-in voting can still vote in person but must bring their voting certificate and ID to receive a new ballot.

Meanwhile, concerns grow among overseas voters about delays in receiving and returning ballots, with some reporting they have yet to receive their voting materials.

Despite these challenges, the election is expected to see a significant turnout, with mail-in voting remaining a popular choice.