Gender Disparity in Berlin's Bundestag Representatives on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, the gender composition of Berlin's representatives in the newly elected Bundestag reveals a significant imbalance. Out of 24 Bundestag members from Berlin, only nine are women, indicating that men constitute a majority.

The recent early Bundestag election held on February 23 highlighted stark differences in gender representation across various political parties. The Left Party, which secured 19.9% of the votes in Berlin, managed to elect three women and three men, achieving a balanced representation.

In contrast, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which received 18.3% of the votes, has only one female representative alongside four male counterparts. The Green Party, however, stands out as the only party with a majority of women among its representatives: three women and two men were elected from its Berlin constituency, reflecting a more equitable gender distribution.

On the other hand, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which garnered 15.2% of the vote, has just one woman elected compared to three men. Similarly, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has the same gender ratio, with one female member and three male members representing Berlin.

The disparity becomes even more pronounced when examining the results from the twelve electoral districts in Berlin, where nine men and only three women received the most first-choice votes. The women elected in these districts include two from the Green Party and one from the Left Party.

As the state electoral committee prepares to verify the preliminary election results, an official statement regarding the Berlin results is expected on Monday. The final election results for all of Germany will be announced by the Federal Returning Officer, providing a complete picture of the national electoral landscape.