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Germans Go to Polling Stations to Elect New Parliament

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On Sunday, the Parliament elections are held in Germany. More than 88,000 polling stations opened across the country at 8 a.m. local time (06:00 GMT). 24.09.2017, Sputnik International

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Germans Go to Polling Stations to Elect New Parliament

19:06 GMT 24.09.2017 (Updated: 13:06 GMT 18.05.2020)

© REUTERS / Fabrizio BenschThe plenary hall of the German lower house of Parliament Bundestag is pictured in preparation for the upcoming presidential elections during the Federal Assembly in Berlin, Germany

The plenary hall of the German lower house of Parliament Bundestag is pictured in preparation for the upcoming presidential elections during the Federal Assembly in Berlin, Germany - Sputnik International

On Sunday, the Parliament elections are held in Germany. More than 88,000 polling stations opened across the country at 8 a.m. local time (06:00 GMT).

About 61.5 million voters were expected to cast ballots, choosing among six major parties. The first results are expected at around 6 p.m. local time later in the day when the polls close.