Our committee's mandate is to find a new voting system. We have a lot of suggestions from people who are bringing us new ideas. I've been interested in the matter for a long time, and I've learned an enormous amount through this parliamentary committee. However, we are torn between different values. We want to keep the connection with the local member and the proportionality to represent the diversity of voices so that a true public opinion is heard in Parliament. We also want to avoid false majorities and distortions. In addition, we need to keep a system that is simple and understandable.
One simple and understandable system is the mixed member proportional system, where people vote first for the local member and then for the political party through MPs from lists.
Based on Germany's experience, we don't see that there are two different categories of MPs. The MP who is elected from the list also has an office in Hamburg, or in another city, and also provides services to citizens. Those members are physically located somewhere and can help their communities and people from organizations.
Why have you rejected this option?