The city of Berlin’s botched local election from 2021 can be repeated, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday. Germany’s highest court refused to delay the vote, scheduled for February 12, but whether the election will ultimately be considered valid remains to be seen. The court has not yet decided on the actual constitutional complaint brought by more than 40 plaintiffs, and that decision is not expected before February 12. It is unclear what it would mean for the outcome of the repeat election if the court upholds the complaint. Many have already voted by mail and security p…