Germany: Parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

SPD Grüne FDP AfD Linke CDU CSU Piraten Tier

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

SPD

Social Democratic Party of Germany

SPD (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands) is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 206 MPs. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, wants more government intervention in the economy, and favors financial redistributions from rich to poor.

Current polls show SPD at 17.2. That's a loss of -8.5 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: SPD
Name	Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands
Translation	Social Democratic Party of Germany
Political orientation	Centre-left
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	17.2 (-8.5 since last election )
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results SPD
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles More government intervention in markets/economy Redistribution from rich to poor More investment in public services

Bündnis 90/Die Grünen

Alliance ’90/The Greens

Bündnis 90/Die Grünen is a green party and currently represented in parliament with 118 MPs. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, has a dream of an open world without borders, and puts environmental protection above economic interests.

Current polls show Bündnis 90/Die Grünen at 14.5. That's a loss of -0.3 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Name	Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Translation	Alliance ’90/The Greens
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	14.5 (-0.3 since last election )
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles Open world without borders Environmental protection more important than economic growth Open-minded immigration policy

FDP

Free Democratic Party

FDP (Freie Demokratische Partei) is a liberal party and currently represented in parliament with 92 MPs. The party wants tax cuts, wants less government intervention in the economy, and rejects further redistribution from rich to poor.

Current polls show FDP at 6.3. That's a loss of -5.2 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: FDP
Name	Freie Demokratische Partei
Translation	Free Democratic Party
Political orientation	Liberal politics
Government	Part of the government
Current poll value	6.3 (-5.2 since last election )
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results FDP
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Core topics	Tax cuts Less government intervention in markets/economy Against redistribution from rich to poor Free world trade

AfD

Alternative for Germany

AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 82 MPs. The party advocates strict immigration policy, wants a strong nation-state, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

The Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the federal AfD party as well as various state associations as so-called extremist suspects.

In current polls, AfD is getting 21.4% of the vote - an increase of +11.1 since the last election.

All information at a glance: AfD
Name	Alternative für Deutschland
Translation	Alternative for Germany
Political orientation	Right-wing
Current poll value	21.4 (+11.1 since last election )
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results AfD
Group in the EU Parliament	ID
Core topics	Against multiculturalism Strict immigration policy Strong nationalism Strict crime control

Die Linke

The Left

Die Linke is a left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 39 MPs. The party wants more government intervention in the economy, wants more regulation of markets, and favors financial redistributions from rich to poor.

In the current election trend, Die Linke comes in at 4.5%, losing -0.4 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Die Linke
Name	Die Linke
Translation	The Left
Political orientation	Left-wing
Current poll value	4.5 (-0.4 since last election )
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die Linke
Group in the EU Parliament	Left
Core topics	More government intervention in markets/economy More regulation of markets Redistribution from rich to poor More investment in public services

Südschleswigscher Wählerverband

Southern Schleswig Voters' Association

Südschleswigscher Wählerverband is a regional interest party that is currently represented in the parliament with 1 MPs.

All information at a glance: Südschleswigscher Wählerverband
Name	Südschleswigscher Wählerverband
Translation	Southern Schleswig Voters' Association
Political orientation	Regional interests
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Südschleswigscher Wählerverband

Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten

Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten - Mitteldeutschland

Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten (Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten - Mitteldeutschland) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten
Name	Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten - Mitteldeutschland
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten

BVB/FW

Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie Wähler

BVB/FW (Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie Wähler) is a center-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: BVB/FW
Name	Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie Wähler
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results BVB/FW

Bayernpartei

Bayernpartei is a center-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bayernpartei
Name	Bayernpartei
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bayernpartei

Bergpartei, die Überpartei

Bergpartei, die Überpartei is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bergpartei, die Überpartei
Name	Bergpartei, die Überpartei
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bergpartei, die Überpartei

Bildet Berlin!

Educate Berlin!

Bildet Berlin! (Bildet Berlin! e.V.) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bildet Berlin!
Name	Bildet Berlin! e.V.
Translation	Educate Berlin!
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bildet Berlin!

Bunt.saar

Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische liste

Bunt.saar (Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische liste) is a green party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bunt.saar
Name	Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische liste
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bunt.saar

BÜRGERBEWEGUNG

Civic movement for progress and change

BÜRGERBEWEGUNG (Bürgerbewegung für Fortschritt und Wandel) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: BÜRGERBEWEGUNG
Name	Bürgerbewegung für Fortschritt und Wandel
Translation	Civic movement for progress and change
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results BÜRGERBEWEGUNG

Bündnis 21

Bündnis 21 is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bündnis 21
Name	Bündnis 21
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bündnis 21

Bündnis C

Bündnis C – Christen für Deutschland

Bündnis C (Bündnis C – Christen für Deutschland) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bündnis C
Name	Bündnis C – Christen für Deutschland
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bündnis C

Bündnis Grundeinkommen

Bündnis Grundeinkommen is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bündnis Grundeinkommen
Name	Bündnis Grundeinkommen
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bündnis Grundeinkommen

Bürger in Wut

Bürger in Wut is a center-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bürger in Wut
Name	Bürger in Wut
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bürger in Wut

Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität

Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität
Name	Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität

CDU

Christian Democratic Union

CDU (Christlich Demokratische Union) is a center-right party from Germany. The party wants more free world trade, advocates consistent crime fighting, and wants tax cuts.

All information at a glance: CDU
Name	Christlich Demokratische Union
Translation	Christian Democratic Union
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results CDU
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Core topics	Against multiculturalism Free world trade Strict crime control Tax cuts

CSU

Christian Social Union

CSU (Christlich-Soziale Union) is a center-right party from Germany. The party favors the promotalization of political decisions, advocates consistent crime fighting, and advocates strict immigration policy.

All information at a glance: CSU
Name	Christlich-Soziale Union
Translation	Christian Social Union
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results CSU
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Core topics	Against multiculturalism More promotionism Strict crime control Strict immigration policy

DKP-DRP

Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche Rechtspartei

DKP-DRP (Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche Rechtspartei) is a right-wing party from Germany.

All information at a glance: DKP-DRP
Name	Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche Rechtspartei
Political orientation	Right-wing
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results DKP-DRP

Demokratie in Bewegung

Demokratie in Bewegung is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Demokratie in Bewegung
Name	Demokratie in Bewegung
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Demokratie in Bewegung

Die DIREKTE!

Demokratie DIREKT!

Die DIREKTE! (Demokratie DIREKT!) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die DIREKTE!
Name	Demokratie DIREKT!
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die DIREKTE!

Die Grauen

Die Grauen – Für alle Generationen

Die Grauen (Die Grauen – Für alle Generationen) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die Grauen
Name	Die Grauen – Für alle Generationen
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die Grauen

Die Humanisten

Partei der Humanisten

Die Humanisten (Partei der Humanisten) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die Humanisten
Name	Partei der Humanisten
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die Humanisten

Die PARTEI

Party for Labour, Rule of Law, Animal Protection, Promotion of Elites and Grassroots Democratic Initiative

Die PARTEI is a satire party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die PARTEI
Name	Die PARTEI
Translation	Party for Labour, Rule of Law, Animal Protection, Promotion of Elites and Grassroots Democratic Initiative
Political orientation	Satire
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die PARTEI
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens

Die Urbane

Die Urbane. Eine HipHop Partei

Die Urbane (Die Urbane. Eine HipHop Partei) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die Urbane
Name	Die Urbane. Eine HipHop Partei
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die Urbane

Die blaue Partei

Die blaue Partei is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Die blaue Partei
Name	Die blaue Partei
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Die blaue Partei

FAMILIE

Familien-Partei Deutschlands

FAMILIE (Familien-Partei Deutschlands) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: FAMILIE
Name	Familien-Partei Deutschlands
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results FAMILIE

Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland

Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland
Name	Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland

Freie Wähler

Free Voters

Freie Wähler is a center-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Freie Wähler
Name	Freie Wähler
Translation	Free Voters
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Freie Wähler
Group in the EU Parliament	RE

GFA

Grundeinkommen für Alle

GFA (Grundeinkommen für Alle) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: GFA
Name	Grundeinkommen für Alle
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results GFA

Gartenpartei

Gartenpartei is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Gartenpartei
Name	Gartenpartei
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Gartenpartei

Gesundheitsforschung

Partei für Gesundheitsforschung

Gesundheitsforschung (Partei für Gesundheitsforschung) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Gesundheitsforschung
Name	Partei für Gesundheitsforschung
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Gesundheitsforschung

Gleichheitspartei

Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte Internationale

Gleichheitspartei (Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte Internationale) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Gleichheitspartei
Name	Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte Internationale
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Gleichheitspartei

Graue Panther

Graue Panther is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Graue Panther
Name	Graue Panther
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Graue Panther

III. Weg

The Third Way

III. Weg (Der Dritte Weg) is a far-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: III. Weg
Name	Der Dritte Weg
Translation	The Third Way
Political orientation	Far right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results III. Weg

KPD

Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands

KPD (Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-left party from Germany.

All information at a glance: KPD
Name	Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands
Political orientation	Far left
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results KPD

Klimaliste

Climate List

Klimaliste is a green party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Klimaliste
Name	Klimaliste
Translation	Climate List
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Klimaliste

LIEBE

Europäische Partei LIEBE

LIEBE (Europäische Partei LIEBE) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: LIEBE
Name	Europäische Partei LIEBE
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results LIEBE

LKR

Liberal-Conservative Reformers

LKR (Liberal-Konservative Reformer) is a center-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: LKR
Name	Liberal-Konservative Reformer
Translation	Liberal-Conservative Reformers
Political orientation	Centre-right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results LKR
Group in the EU Parliament	ECR

Lobbyisten für Kinder

Party for children, youth and families - lobbyists for children

Lobbyisten für Kinder (Partei für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien - Lobbyisten für Kinder) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: Lobbyisten für Kinder
Name	Partei für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien - Lobbyisten für Kinder
Translation	Party for children, youth and families - lobbyists for children
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Lobbyisten für Kinder

MENSCHLICHE WELT

Menschliche Welt – für das Wohl und Glücklichsein aller

MENSCHLICHE WELT (Menschliche Welt – für das Wohl und Glücklichsein aller) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: MENSCHLICHE WELT
Name	Menschliche Welt – für das Wohl und Glücklichsein aller
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results MENSCHLICHE WELT

MERA25

Democracy in Europe Movement 2025

MERA25 (Demokratie in Bewegung 2025) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: MERA25
Name	Demokratie in Bewegung 2025
Translation	Democracy in Europe Movement 2025
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results MERA25

MLPD

Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany

MLPD (Marxistisch-Leninistische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-left party from Germany.

All information at a glance: MLPD
Name	Marxistisch-Leninistische Partei Deutschlands
Translation	Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany
Political orientation	Far left
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results MLPD

Mieterpartei

Mieterpartei is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Mieterpartei
Name	Mieterpartei
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Mieterpartei

Mut

Mut is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Mut
Name	Mut
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Mut

NPD

Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands

NPD (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-right party from Germany.

All information at a glance: NPD
Name	Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands
Political orientation	Far right
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results NPD

Partei der Vernunft

Partei der Vernunft is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Partei der Vernunft
Name	Partei der Vernunft
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Partei der Vernunft

Partei des Fortschritts

Party of progress

Partei des Fortschritts is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: Partei des Fortschritts
Name	Partei des Fortschritts
Translation	Party of progress
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Partei des Fortschritts

Partei für Franken

Partei für Franken is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Partei für Franken
Name	Partei für Franken
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Partei für Franken

Piratenpartei

Pirate Party Germany

Piratenpartei is a left party from Germany. The party advocates more civil liberties, advocates liberal lifestyles, and has a dream of an open world without borders.

All information at a glance: Piratenpartei
Name	Piratenpartei
Translation	Pirate Party Germany
Political orientation	Left-wing
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Piratenpartei
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Core topics	More civil liberties Advocates liberal lifestyles Open world without borders Open-minded immigration policy

TIERSCHUTZ hier!

Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINAL

TIERSCHUTZ hier! (Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINAL) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: TIERSCHUTZ hier!
Name	Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINAL
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results TIERSCHUTZ hier!

Team Todenhöfer

Team Todenhöfer - The Justice Party

Team Todenhöfer (Team Todenhöfer – Die Gerechtigkeitspartei) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: Team Todenhöfer
Name	Team Todenhöfer – Die Gerechtigkeitspartei
Translation	Team Todenhöfer - The Justice Party
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Team Todenhöfer

Tierschutzallianz

Allianz für Menschenrechte, Tier- und Naturschutz

Tierschutzallianz (Allianz für Menschenrechte, Tier- und Naturschutz) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Tierschutzallianz
Name	Allianz für Menschenrechte, Tier- und Naturschutz
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Tierschutzallianz

Tierschutzpartei

Animal Welfare Party

Tierschutzpartei (Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz) is a animal rights party from Germany. The party stands for an open-minded immigration policy, puts environmental protection above economic interests, and wants less government intervention in the economy.

All information at a glance: Tierschutzpartei
Name	Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz
Translation	Animal Welfare Party
Political orientation	Animal Protection
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Tierschutzpartei
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Core topics	Open-minded immigration policy Environmental protection more important than economic growth Less government intervention in markets/economy Advocates liberal lifestyles

UNABHÄNGIGE

Unabhängige für bürgernahe Demokratie

UNABHÄNGIGE (Unabhängige für bürgernahe Demokratie) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: UNABHÄNGIGE
Name	Unabhängige für bürgernahe Demokratie
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results UNABHÄNGIGE

V-Partei³

V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer

V-Partei³ (V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: V-Partei³
Name	V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results V-Partei³

Volt

Volt is a center-left party from Germany.

All information at a glance: Volt
Name	Volt
Political orientation	Centre-left
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results Volt
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens

W2020

W2020 (WIR 2020) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.

All information at a glance: W2020
Name	WIR 2020
Translation	W2020
Political orientation	Transversal
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results W2020

die Basis

Basic Democratic Party Germany

die Basis (Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland) is a party from Germany.

All information at a glance: die Basis
Name	Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland
Translation	Basic Democratic Party Germany
Political orientation	Unknown
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results die Basis

ÖDP

Ecological Democratic Party

ÖDP (Ökologisch Demokratische Partei) is a green party from Germany.

All information at a glance: ÖDP
Name	Ökologisch Demokratische Partei
Translation	Ecological Democratic Party
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Poll results in federal states	Current poll results ÖDP
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens