Germany's President Approves Date for 2021 National Election

September 26, 2021 Election is the First Since Angela Merkel's Announcement to Step Down

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's Approval is the Latest Step in Germany's Democratic Process

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has approved September 26, 2021, as the date for the country's next national election.

The election will be the first since Angela Merkel, Germany's Chancellor for the past 16 years, announced that she would not seek re-election.

Steinmeier's approval is the latest step in Germany's democratic process. The election will be held on a Sunday, as is customary in Germany. The polls will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Voters will elect members of the Bundestag, the German parliament. The Bundestag will then elect a new Chancellor, who will lead the German government.

The election is expected to be close, with several parties vying for power. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Merkel's party, is currently leading in the polls.

However, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party are also strong contenders. The election outcome will have a significant impact on Germany's future, both domestically and internationally.

Here are some key details about the 2021 German national election:

• The election will be held on September 26, 2021
• This will be the first election since Angela Merkel announced she would not seek re-election
• Several parties are vying for power, including the CDU, SPD, and Green Party
• The election outcome will have a significant impact on Germany's future

For more information about the election, please visit the website of the German Federal Returning Officer:

https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/index.html