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Friday, October 4, 2013

Experts: 5 Percent Parliamentary Hurdle in Germany Should Be Lowered - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Last month's election saw nearly 7 million Germans voting for parties that ultimately fell short of the 5 percent hurdle required to win seats in parliament. Political scientists are arguing for the threshold to be lowered or eliminated to ensure democratic legitimacy.

Experts: 5 Percent Parliamentary Hurdle in Germany Should Be Lowered - SPIEGEL ONLINE

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