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Latest Opinion Poll for Berlin Election (Infratest dimap, June 29, 2026)

June 25, 2026 - June 29, 2026

1165 respondents

Next General Election in Berlin: September 20, 2026

The next General Election in Berlin takes place in 69 days.

Berlin's Incumbent Government Lacks Majority

Based on the Infratest dimap projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 34.6% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Infratest dimap?

According to the latest national poll in Berlin by Infratest dimap, Die Linke leads with 20%. They are followed by Grüne: 19%, AfD: 18%, CDU: 17%, SPD: 13%, BSW: 3% and FDP: 3%. Other parties secure 7% of the votes.

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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Infratest dimap Projection?

84

PolitPro Score

Infratest dimap achieved a PolitPro Score of 84 out of 100.

1.6

Election Accuracy

On average, Infratest dimap's figures deviate by 1.6 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the Berlin election is 5%.

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Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Infratest dimap)

According to Infratest dimap data, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Berlin parliament: Die Linke with 30 representatives, Grüne with 28 representatives, AfD with 27 representatives, CDU with 25 representatives and SPD with 20 representatives.

The Electoral System in Berlin

Berlin's House of Representatives (Abgeordnetenhaus) elections utilize a personalized proportional representation system. Following the irregularities of the 2021 botched election and the subsequent 2023 repeat election, electoral organization faces intense scrutiny. The system involves first votes for direct constituency candidates and second votes for party lists at the district or state level, supplemented by compensatory seats to maintain overall proportionality.

Electoral Thresholds

Berlin enforces a five-percent electoral threshold, but with a critical basic mandate clause: a party securing at least one direct mandate gains entry to the Abgeordnetenhaus, its representation then reflecting its full second-vote share. In a city characterized by numerous fiercely contested neighborhoods (Kieze), this provision offers a vital safeguard for smaller parties with strong local bases.

Government Formation and Traditions

Berlin has earned a reputation as a laboratory for coalition governments. The city has experimented with a wide array of alliances, from Red-Red-Green (SPD-Left-Greens) to the current Grand Coalition (CDU-SPD). The metropolis's inherent political fragmentation frequently mandates protracted negotiations to unify the diverse interests of its varied districts and social milieus within the Senate.

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