The Lower Saxon Landtag (Niedersächsischer Landtag) is the state diet of the German federal state of Lower Saxony. It convenes in Hanover and currently consists of 152 members of five Parties. The current majority is a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), supporting the cabinet of Minister-President Christian Wulff.
The Landtag is situated in the Leineschloss, a former residence of the kings of Hanover. After its destruction in World war II it was rebuilt from 1957to1962. Thus, from 1947to1962, the parliament of Lower Saxony convened in the Old town hall (Stadthalle Hanover).
After the elections of January 27, 2008, the composition of the Landtag is as follows:
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Union (CDU) | 68 |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 48 |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 13 |
| Alliance '90/The Greens (Die Grünen) | 12 |
| The Left (Die Linke) | 11 |
Elections are conducted using a proportional representation system, with a minimum of 5% vote share to receive any seats.
So far, the presidents of the Landtag of Lower Saxony have been:
Official english Webpage of the Landtag
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