By Maryam Ahmad
According to Bild, the German city of Duisburg is taking an innovative approach to encourage voter participation in the upcoming federal elections by offering free beer to those who cast their votes.
Mayor Sören Link explained the initiative, saying, “We want to do something about the low voter turnout and strengthen democracy.”
In the 2021 federal elections, Duisburg recorded a voter turnout of 68.1%, significantly below the national average of 76.6%. The city hopes the promise of a cold drink will motivate more residents to vote.
Non-alcoholic beer and other beverages will also be available for those who don’t drink alcohol.