Landtag of Saxony
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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 (The NPD lost 4 members.) -
| Party | Vote | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Union (CDU) | 41.1% | 55 |
| Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS) | 23.6% | 31 |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 9.8% | 13 |
| National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD) | 9.2% | 8 |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 5.9% | 7 |
| German Green Party | 5.1% | 6 |
| not affiliated | - | 4 (formerly NPD) |
| Total | 124 |
Elections are conducted using a proportional representation system, with a minimum of 5% vote share to receive any seats.
The current strength of the right-wing NPD, led locally by Holger Apfel, is unprecedented in modern Germany.
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