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Objection to election

After a Bundestag or European election, it is the responsibility of the German Bundestag to examine whether the election is valid and whether subjective rights have been violated in the election procedure. However, the Bundestag does not perform such an examination on its own initiative. Rather, it does so in response to objections that are lodged with regard to the election.

An objection may be filed by any person or group of persons eligible to vote and, in the performance of their official duties, by any Land returning officer, the Federal Returning Officer and the President of the German Bundestag. If several persons file a joint objection, an authorised representative should be nominated. The objection must be in writing and reasons for the objection given. It must be received by the German Bundestag no later than two months after election day.

Last update: 21 January 2025