Germany enforces new voting rules for citizens

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The German Chancellor said only trusted people can vote in Berlin. He thinks past election results show this is important.

Voters must first fill out a special form. Then, a committee member will talk to them about their views.

The Chancellor did not tell all the rules for trusted voters. People who voted for \"other parties\" before will be checked more closely.

Berlin is now getting ready for these new rules. Election places will have new staff to help with checking people.

Mr. Merz said democracy is like a club. Not everyone can just come in and vote for anything they want.

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Who said only trusted people can vote in Berlin?

The German Chancellor said this.

What must voters do before they can vote?

Voters must first fill out a special form.

What did Mr. Merz compare democracy to?

Mr. Merz said democracy is like a club.

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