Germany has a score of 89 out of 100, with 100 representing the least vulnerability in terms of election integrity, on Freedom House’s Election Vulnerability Index, which is based on a selection of key election-related indicators. The score reflects a history of well-conducted elections and of upholding rights in law and practice, though women, long-term residents, and citizens with immigrant backgrounds are underrepresented politically. Germany’s online environment remains free, despite recent regulations on freedom of expression online that have resulted in controversial content removals. The country is rated Free in Freedom in the World 2021, with a score of 94 out of 100 with respect to its political rights and civil liberties and Free in Freedom on the Net 2020, with an internet freedom score of 80 out of 100. To learn more about these annual Freedom House assessments, please visit the Germany country reports in Freedom in the World and Freedom on the Net.

Note: This country received an abbreviated preelection assessment. For more information, please refer to the Election Vulnerability Index data and the annual country reports listed above.