So viele Deutsche wie noch nie, die im Ausland leben, haben sich im Wählerverzeichnis registrieren lassen. Doch viele von ihnen erhalten die Unterlagen für die Bundestagswahl zu spät – und können deshalb nicht wählen. Ein Betroffener spricht von einem „echten Skandal“.
The Bundestag election posed significant challenges for many Germans living abroad, as numerous individuals received their voting materials too late to participate. Johannes Krämer, residing in Bogotá, Colombia, exemplifies this issue, having requested materials multiple times without success. Unlike domestic voters, overseas citizens must actively request voting materials without special deadlines. The number of requests surged due to the first online registration option, yet online voting remains unavailable. A petition by Katharina Sterner advocates for improved voting access, highlighting the recurring problem. Limited options for late recipients include returning to Germany to vote, which is impractical for most.
