The choice of an electoral system is the sovereign right of each state; however, it should be decided and agreed upon through broad and open discussions in the Parliament with the participation of all political forces.
20. The problem of the growing size of the Bundestag and the need for reform have been debated over the years among experts2 and in the media.3 There have also been several attempts to reform the Federal Election Act prior to the present amendment, which resulted in a vivid debate.