Nouripour demands progress in bundling election dates - Germany's Green Party pushes for unified state election day to curb campaign fatigue
Bundestag Vice President Omid Nouripour has renewed calls for a major change in German election scheduling. The Green Party politician wants all state parliament elections to take place on the same day. His proposal aims to reduce what he describes as 'relentless campaigning and constant escalation' in politics.
Nouripour first put forward the idea a year and a half ago. His plan would see state elections synchronised, ending the current staggered system. Baden-Württemberg, for example, has already set its next vote for 8 March 2026, outside any shared election date.
The proposal has gained some cross-party interest. Both the CDU and SPD general secretaries have signalled openness to the concept. Nouripour argues that practical concerns, such as early dissolutions of state parliaments, can be resolved with political commitment. Beyond election timing, the Green Party politician is pushing for broader reforms. These include extending the federal government's term from four to five years. He also wants to introduce a two-term limit for the chancellor. Experts have already suggested technical solutions to handle cases where state parliaments dissolve ahead of schedule.
If adopted, the reforms would mark a significant shift in Germany's electoral calendar. State elections would no longer be spread across different dates, potentially reducing campaign fatigue. The proposals now depend on further political discussions and possible legislative changes.
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