Election commissioner of the federal government has expressed no anticipation for the delay of the Bundestag election

Georg Thiel, the Federal Returning Officer, has expressed confidence that the upcoming federal election will be conducted successfully under the current COVID-19 conditions. Thiel, along with his team, is actively preparing for the election, making provisions for carriers to deliver postal vote materials to voters in a timely manner.

In a series of statements, Thiel acknowledged the new challenges that the pandemic presents, but remains optimistic about the election process. He believes that elections can be successfully conducted in Germany under COVID-19 conditions, provided that necessary precautions are taken.

One such precaution is the implementation of social distancing, regular ventilation, and mask-wearing in polling stations. Thiel emphasized the importance of these measures to ensure the safety of voters and election staff.

To further ensure the smooth running of the election, Thiel and his colleagues are constantly exchanging information, learning from the experiences of local elections, and passing on their learnings to everyone involved in the federal election process. They are also doubling teams in case of COVID-19 infections and making provisions for more people to count postal votes.

Thiel also reiterated his belief that the election will not be postponed and expects the postal vote share to increase for the upcoming federal election. He looks ahead to the state elections in the spring, but states that they are decisions for the respective states.

However, Thiel acknowledged that the federal election will present new challenges due to COVID-19, but he remains confident in their ability to conduct the election successfully. He urges everyone to follow the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and fair election for all.

As the federal election approaches, Thiel and his team continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the election runs smoothly and safely. The Federal Returning Officer's confidence in the election process is a reassuring sign for voters as they prepare to cast their ballots.