The classic definition of democracy is 'rule by the people' and indicates a concrete form of government. There is another definition of 'democracy,' in currency among many elites, denoting democracy as hypothetical ideal.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz asked after the vote that the Bundestag be dissolved and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to set February 23 as the date for an election.
Tino Chrupalla collapsed during a campaign event and was taken to the hospital after two men assaulted him and injected him with an unknown substance, according to media reports.