Who is leading the election trend?
In the current election trend for the Parliamentary Election in Germany, CDU/CSU is leading with 25.6%, followed by AfD with 24.7%, SPD with 15.2%, Grüne with 11.4%, Die Linke with 9.8%, BSW with 4.3% and FDP with 3.7%. Other parties reach 5.3%.
On the rise: AfD
+2.1 growth in the last 30 days
Trending down: CDU/CSU
-1.1 loss in the last 30 days
Next election: 2029
The next parliamentary election in Germany is expected to take place in 2029.
Government might not stay in office
In the current election trend, the government parties receive 30.8% of the votes.
Development since the last election on 23.02.2025
What do the symbols mean?
Far left
Left-wing
Centre-left
Center
Centre-right
Right-wing
Far right
Transversal
Liberal politics
Environment & Climate
Animal Protection
Satire
Regional interests
Unknown
Coalitions
Who could enter the Bundestag?
In the current election trend, 5 parties could enter parliament: Die Linke reaches 71 MPs, SPD reaches 111 MPs, Grüne reaches 83 MPs, CDU/CSU reaches 186 MPs and AfD reaches 179 MPs.
5% restrictive clause
The restrictive clause for the German federal election is 5%, except for parties representing national minorities.
Majority from 316 MPs
To form a government, 316 of 630 MPs are required.
CDU/CSU + SPD + Grüne
CDU/CSU + AfD
CDU/CSU + SPD
SPD + Grüne
630
Majority requires 316 seats
Linke
71
11.3%
SPD
111
17.6%
Grüne
83
13.2%
Union
186
29.5%
AfD
179
28.4%
Latest polls for Germany
Germany — National parliament voting intention
Polling the states
Parties in Germany
Election trend by party at a glance
What's happening in Germany?
Germany wants to allow Syrian refugees to visit home
Refugees would be allowed to travel home if the visit can prepare them for a later permanent return, as per an Interior Ministry proposal. Currently, a visit to one's home country can have their refugee status revoked.
DW.com
- 23.04.2025
German beer sales down at home and abroad
Germany's famous beer brands appear to be losing popularity in other countries. However, exports are still faring better than domestic consumption.
DW.com
- 22.04.2025
Germany: Police launch manhunt over Bad Nauheim killing
Two Turkish nationals, a man and his son-in-law, were killed in a town north of Frankfurt. Police believe a "personal motive" likely played in a role in the crime.
DW.com
- 20.04.2025
Government and parliament
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Head of state
Olaf Scholz
Chancellor
Parties in parliament
Seats in parliament
: 630
Government & opposition
Government
: 205
Opposition
: 425
Political orientation
Left-leaning parties
: 270
Right-leaning parties
: 360
Most Reliable Polling Institutes in Germany
| Score | Institute | Accuracy | Deviation |
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87
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1.1
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low
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87
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1.1
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low
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87
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1.3
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very low
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85
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0.9
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low
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85
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1.5
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very low
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What is the PolitPro Score?
The PolitPro Score evaluates the reliability of polling institutes based on their accuracy in elections and neutrality toward political parties. Significant biases in favor of or against parties compared to election trends result in deductions. The maximum score is 100.