German court upholds plan to shrink parliament
The German parliament has expanded in recent years because of a complex voting system which awards seats to the winners of constituency votes, as well as according to each party's nationwide vote share.
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General view of the empty plenary of the Bundestag prior the start of a session at the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) in Berlin on May 19, 2022. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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Germany's highest court on Tuesday largely approved plans to shrink the country's parliament, despite objections from smaller parties who say the reform is unfair to them.
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