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The sun sets behind the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, one day ahead of the German election

Video. Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany

Updated: 23/02/2025 - 11:49 GMT+1

German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout.

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