#119Elections and participationAuf Deutsch

Wahlen in Deutschland sind frei. Was bedeutet das?

Elections in Germany are free. What does that mean?

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AAlle verurteilten Straftäterinnen/Straftäter dürfen nicht wählen.
BWenn ich wählen gehen möchte, muss meine Arbeitgeberin/mein Arbeitgeber mir frei geben.
CJede Person kann ohne Zwang entscheiden, ob sie wählen möchte und wen sie wählen möchte.
DIch kann frei entscheiden, wo ich wählen gehen möchte.

Explanation

The freedom of elections in Germany means that every individual can decide independently and without coercion whether to participate in elections and whom to vote for. This is a fundamental principle of democracy that ensures voters can cast their ballots freely, without fear of repression or manipulation. This freedom is crucial for the legitimacy of elected representatives and the functioning of the political system.

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