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Landtag of Saxony
The Landtag of Saxony is Saxony's legislature. It is based on the Constitution of the Free State of Saxony dated 1992.
Composition of the Landtag after the 2004 elections -
| Party | Vote | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Union | 41.1% | 55 |
| Party of Democratic Socialism | 23.6% | 31 |
| Social Democratic Party | 9.8% | 13 |
| National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD) | 9.2% | 12 |
| Free Democratic Party | 5.9% | 7 |
| German Green Party | 5.1% | 6 |
| Total | 124 |
Elections are conducted using a proportional representation system, with a mininum of 5% vote share to receive any seats.
The current strength of the far-right NPD, led locally by Holger Apfel, is unprecedented in modern Germany.
Last updated: 05-27-2005 23:11:19
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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