Parliament · Question 53 of 64
If members of the German Bundestag change their parliamentary group, …
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Answer
- D the government may lose its majority.
Explanation
Under Article 38 of the Basic Law, members are subject only to their conscience and may change their parliamentary group without losing their seat. If members of the governing groups move to the opposition, the government may lose its majority. Neither the consent of the Federal President nor a new election is required.