It should however be noted that the possible influence of the change on the results is not merely theoretical. If we look at the results of the last parliamentary elections, die Linke, with 4,9% of the vote, could take part in the proportional distribution of seats only thanks to its 3 direct mandates, and thus obtained a total of 39 seats. The CSU, with 5,2%, would take the risk to be eliminated if direct mandates did not allow entering Parliament. The revision of the legislation well in advance of the next parliamentary elections, however, reduces the risk of political manipulation.