Parties in comparison
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 GermanySPD (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.
Name | Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands |
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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 |
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Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Alliance ’90/The GreensBündnis 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.
Name | Bündnis 90/Die Grünen |
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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 |
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FDP
Free Democratic PartyFDP (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.
Name | Freie Demokratische Partei |
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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 |
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AfD
Alternative for GermanyAfD (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.
Name | Alternative für Deutschland |
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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 |
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Die Linke
The LeftDie 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.
Name | Die Linke |
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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 |
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Südschleswigscher Wählerverband
Southern Schleswig Voters' AssociationSüdschleswigscher Wählerverband is a regional interest party that is currently represented in the parliament with 1 MPs.
Name | Südschleswigscher Wählerverband |
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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 - MitteldeutschlandAufbruch deutscher Patrioten (Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten - Mitteldeutschland) is a party from Germany.
Name | Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten - Mitteldeutschland |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Aufbruch deutscher Patrioten |
BVB/FW
Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie WählerBVB/FW (Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie Wähler) is a center-right party from Germany.
Name | Brandenburger Vereinigte Bürgerbewegungen/Freie Wähler |
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Political orientation | Centre-right |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results BVB/FW |
Bayernpartei
BayernparteiBayernpartei is a center-right party from Germany.
Name | Bayernpartei |
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Political orientation | Centre-right |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bayernpartei |
Bergpartei, die Überpartei
Bergpartei, die ÜberparteiBergpartei, die Überpartei is a party from Germany.
Name | Bergpartei, die Überpartei |
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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.
Name | Bildet Berlin! e.V. |
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Translation | Educate Berlin! |
Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bildet Berlin! |
Bunt.saar
Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische listeBunt.saar (Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische liste) is a green party from Germany.
Name | Bunt.saar – sozial-ökologische liste |
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Political orientation | Environment & Climate |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bunt.saar |
BÜRGERBEWEGUNG
Civic movement for progress and changeBÜRGERBEWEGUNG (Bürgerbewegung für Fortschritt und Wandel) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Bürgerbewegung für Fortschritt und Wandel |
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Translation | Civic movement for progress and change |
Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results BÜRGERBEWEGUNG |
Bündnis 21
Bündnis 21Bündnis 21 is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Bündnis 21 |
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Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bündnis 21 |
Bündnis C
Bündnis C – Christen für DeutschlandBündnis C (Bündnis C – Christen für Deutschland) is a party from Germany.
Name | Bündnis C – Christen für Deutschland |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bündnis C |
Bündnis Grundeinkommen
Bündnis GrundeinkommenBündnis Grundeinkommen is a party from Germany.
Name | Bündnis Grundeinkommen |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bündnis Grundeinkommen |
Bürger in Wut
Bürger in WutBürger in Wut is a center-right party from Germany.
Name | Bürger in Wut |
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Political orientation | Centre-right |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bürger in Wut |
Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität
Bürgerrechtsbewegung SolidaritätBürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität is a party from Germany.
Name | Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Bürgerrechtsbewegung Solidarität |
CDU
Christian Democratic UnionCDU (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.
Name | Christlich Demokratische Union |
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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 |
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CSU
Christian Social UnionCSU (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.
Name | Christlich-Soziale Union |
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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 |
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DKP-DRP
Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche RechtsparteiDKP-DRP (Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche Rechtspartei) is a right-wing party from Germany.
Name | Deutsche Konservative Partei – Deutsche Rechtspartei |
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Political orientation | Right-wing |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results DKP-DRP |
Demokratie in Bewegung
Demokratie in BewegungDemokratie in Bewegung is a party from Germany.
Name | Demokratie in Bewegung |
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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.
Name | Demokratie DIREKT! |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Die DIREKTE! |
Die Grauen
Die Grauen – Für alle GenerationenDie Grauen (Die Grauen – Für alle Generationen) is a party from Germany.
Name | Die Grauen – Für alle Generationen |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Die Grauen |
Die Humanisten
Partei der HumanistenDie Humanisten (Partei der Humanisten) is a party from Germany.
Name | Partei der Humanisten |
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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 InitiativeDie PARTEI is a satire party from Germany.
Name | Die PARTEI |
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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 ParteiDie Urbane (Die Urbane. Eine HipHop Partei) is a party from Germany.
Name | Die Urbane. Eine HipHop Partei |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Die Urbane |
Die blaue Partei
Die blaue ParteiDie blaue Partei is a party from Germany.
Name | Die blaue Partei |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Die blaue Partei |
FAMILIE
Familien-Partei DeutschlandsFAMILIE (Familien-Partei Deutschlands) is a party from Germany.
Name | Familien-Partei Deutschlands |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results FAMILIE |
Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland
Freie Bürger MitteldeutschlandFreie Bürger Mitteldeutschland is a party from Germany.
Name | Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Freie Bürger Mitteldeutschland |
Freie Wähler
Free VotersFreie Wähler is a center-right party from Germany.
Name | Freie Wähler |
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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 AlleGFA (Grundeinkommen für Alle) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Grundeinkommen für Alle |
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Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results GFA |
Gartenpartei
GartenparteiGartenpartei is a party from Germany.
Name | Gartenpartei |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Gartenpartei |
Gesundheitsforschung
Partei für GesundheitsforschungGesundheitsforschung (Partei für Gesundheitsforschung) is a party from Germany.
Name | Partei für Gesundheitsforschung |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Gesundheitsforschung |
Gleichheitspartei
Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte InternationaleGleichheitspartei (Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte Internationale) is a party from Germany.
Name | Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei, Vierte Internationale |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Gleichheitspartei |
Graue Panther
Graue PantherGraue Panther is a party from Germany.
Name | Graue Panther |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Graue Panther |
III. Weg
The Third WayIII. Weg (Der Dritte Weg) is a far-right party from Germany.
Name | Der Dritte Weg |
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Translation | The Third Way |
Political orientation | Far right |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results III. Weg |
KPD
Kommunistische Partei DeutschlandsKPD (Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-left party from Germany.
Name | Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands |
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Political orientation | Far left |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results KPD |
Klimaliste
Climate ListKlimaliste is a green party from Germany.
Name | Klimaliste |
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Translation | Climate List |
Political orientation | Environment & Climate |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Klimaliste |
LIEBE
Europäische Partei LIEBELIEBE (Europäische Partei LIEBE) is a party from Germany.
Name | Europäische Partei LIEBE |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results LIEBE |
LKR
Liberal-Conservative ReformersLKR (Liberal-Konservative Reformer) is a center-right party from Germany.
Name | Liberal-Konservative Reformer |
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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 childrenLobbyisten für Kinder (Partei für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien - Lobbyisten für Kinder) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Partei für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien - Lobbyisten für Kinder |
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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 allerMENSCHLICHE WELT (Menschliche Welt – für das Wohl und Glücklichsein aller) is a party from Germany.
Name | Menschliche Welt – für das Wohl und Glücklichsein aller |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results MENSCHLICHE WELT |
MERA25
Democracy in Europe Movement 2025MERA25 (Demokratie in Bewegung 2025) is a party from Germany.
Name | Demokratie in Bewegung 2025 |
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Translation | Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 |
Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results MERA25 |
MLPD
Marxist-Leninist Party of GermanyMLPD (Marxistisch-Leninistische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-left party from Germany.
Name | Marxistisch-Leninistische Partei Deutschlands |
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Translation | Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany |
Political orientation | Far left |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results MLPD |
Mieterpartei
MieterparteiMieterpartei is a party from Germany.
Name | Mieterpartei |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Mieterpartei |
Mut
MutMut is a party from Germany.
Name | Mut |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Mut |
NPD
Nationaldemokratische Partei DeutschlandsNPD (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands) is a far-right party from Germany.
Name | Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands |
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Political orientation | Far right |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results NPD |
Partei der Vernunft
Partei der VernunftPartei der Vernunft is a party from Germany.
Name | Partei der Vernunft |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Partei der Vernunft |
Partei des Fortschritts
Party of progressPartei des Fortschritts is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Partei des Fortschritts |
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Translation | Party of progress |
Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Partei des Fortschritts |
Partei für Franken
Partei für FrankenPartei für Franken is a party from Germany.
Name | Partei für Franken |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Partei für Franken |
Piratenpartei
Pirate Party GermanyPiratenpartei 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.
Name | Piratenpartei |
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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 |
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TIERSCHUTZ hier!
Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINALTIERSCHUTZ hier! (Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINAL) is a party from Germany.
Name | Aktion Partei für Tierschutz – DAS ORIGINAL |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results TIERSCHUTZ hier! |
Team Todenhöfer
Team Todenhöfer - The Justice PartyTeam Todenhöfer (Team Todenhöfer – Die Gerechtigkeitspartei) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | Team Todenhöfer – Die Gerechtigkeitspartei |
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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 NaturschutzTierschutzallianz (Allianz für Menschenrechte, Tier- und Naturschutz) is a party from Germany.
Name | Allianz für Menschenrechte, Tier- und Naturschutz |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Tierschutzallianz |
Tierschutzpartei
Animal Welfare PartyTierschutzpartei (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.
Name | Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz |
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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 |
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UNABHÄNGIGE
Unabhängige für bürgernahe DemokratieUNABHÄNGIGE (Unabhängige für bürgernahe Demokratie) is a party from Germany.
Name | Unabhängige für bürgernahe Demokratie |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results UNABHÄNGIGE |
V-Partei³
V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und VeganerV-Partei³ (V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer) is a party from Germany.
Name | V-Partei³ - Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer |
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Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results V-Partei³ |
Volt
VoltVolt is a center-left party from Germany.
Name | Volt |
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Political orientation | Centre-left |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Volt |
Group in the EU Parliament | Greens |
W2020
W2020W2020 (WIR 2020) is a party of undefinable orientation from Germany.
Name | WIR 2020 |
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Translation | W2020 |
Political orientation | Transversal |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results W2020 |
die Basis
Basic Democratic Party Germanydie Basis (Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland) is a party from Germany.
Name | Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland |
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Translation | Basic Democratic Party Germany |
Political orientation | Unknown |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results die Basis |
ÖDP
Ecological Democratic PartyÖDP (Ökologisch Demokratische Partei) is a green party from Germany.
Name | Ökologisch Demokratische Partei |
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Translation | Ecological Democratic Party |
Political orientation | Environment & Climate |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results ÖDP |
Group in the EU Parliament | Greens |