The Bundestag, while one of the largest parliaments globally, struggles with representation reflecting Germany's demographics. The latest parliamentary session shows progress with a younger average age of lawmakers, 47, and an increase in those under 30 to 7.5%. However, this is still below the national figure of 12.7%. The representation of lawmakers with migrant backgrounds has improved to 11.6% but lags behind the 30% in the general population. Conversely, the representation of women has declined to 32.5%, driven largely by the influx of lawmakers from parties like the AfD and CSU, which lack women's quotas.
While the Bundestag is one of the largest parliaments globally, its representation concerning Germany's demographics remains a crucial issue that requires attention.
The average age of lawmakers in the new parliamentary session is 47, and the proportion of lawmakers under 30 has increased to 7.5%.
Despite improvements, the underrepresentation of individuals with a migrant background in the Bundestag still persists; they now comprise 11.6%, up from 5.9%.
There has been a decline in the percentage of women in the Bundestag, dropping to 32.5%, primarily influenced by the influx of lawmakers from parties without a women's quota.
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