Current Poll Values for the FDP

Current Poll Values for the FDP

In the last election, the party reached 11.5% of the votes. In the current election trend, FDP is at 4.2%. This is a difference of -7.3 compared to the last election result.

In the election trend of the federal states, FDP currently achieves the best values in Bremen with 5.1%, Baden-Württemberg with 4.8% and Berlin with 4%.

The worst poll results of FDP are currently in Brandenburg with 0.8%, Thuringia with 1.1% and Saxony with 2%.

In the last elections, :common_name achieved the best results in Baden-Württemberg with 4.8%, Saxony-Anhalt with 4%, Schleswig-Holstein with 4%, North Rhine-Westphalia with 3% and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 2%.

Parliamentary Election in Germany


FDP

Free Democratic Party
Liberal politics
RE
EU Parliament
4.2
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 11.5%
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is a liberal political party in Germany, founded in 1948. It advocates individual freedom, self-determination, and a free market economy. In the political spectrum, it is positioned between the center and center-right. The FDP has been part of the federal government multiple times and has coalitioned with both the CDU/CSU and the SPD. Most recently, it was part of the so-called traffic light coalition with the SPD and the Greens.

History of the FDP

The FDP was founded in 1948 and united various liberal currents in Germany. Since then, it has participated in federal governments several times, both in coalitions with the CDU/CSU and with the SPD. In the 1970s, it was significantly involved in eastern policy, which contributed to détente between East and West. After the reunification in 1990, the FDP merged with liberal organizations from the GDR to become a unified German party. From 2013 to 2017, it was not represented in the Bundestag but returned in 2017 and was part of the traffic light coalition after the 2021 federal elections.

Political Orientation and Program

The FDP sees itself as a party of freedom and self-determination. It advocates a free market economy, reduction of bureaucracy, and individual civil rights. In its basic program, it emphasizes the importance of education and digitization. In refugee and European policy, it holds positions aimed at restoring legal certainty.

Current Developments

Recently, the FDP has initiated various political initiatives, including demands for an 'economic turnaround' with tax cuts and reduction of bureaucracy. After the collapse of the traffic light coalition, the party faced criticism and was blamed by its coalition partners for the failure.

Sources

Who Votes for the FDP?

Political Standpoints of Party Supporters

FDP supporters show a clear focus on liberal values, emphasizing economic priorities and less regulation. They prefer low market interventions, growth-oriented environmental policies, and prioritize debt reduction over high investments. Politically, they favor openness to direct democracy and personal freedoms while rejecting strong security measures. Topics like diversity and inclusion are moderately supported, with a middle-ground approach between progressivism and tradition in cultural issues.

What Does the Overview Show?

The overview shows the range of positions of party supporters. The shorter the bar, the more homogeneous the opinion of the party’s voters on a topic.

Where Do the Data Come From?

The data are based on self-assessments of the positions of party supporters from the PolitPro community. The data are not representative of the general population but still provide a good insight into differences and focuses among voters of different parties.
Liberal
Socialist
Capitalist
Conservative
State Economic Policy
Few Interventions in Markets
Many Interventions in Markets
FDP
Umweltpolitik
Environmental protection more important than economic growth
Economic growth more important than environmental protection
FDP
Europäische Union
Pro-EU
Anti-EU
FDP
Integration & Society
Multicultural Society
Homogeneous Society
FDP
Umverteilung von Vermögen
Für Umverteilung von reich zu arm
Gegen Umverteilung von reich zu arm
FDP

Election Results

Historical Election Results in the Bundestag


Current government participation

Government Participation in Federal States

FDP is currently governing in 2 federal states: Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt.

Government Coalitions

Rhineland-Palatinate
Saxony-Anhalt

Explanation of the Table

The overview shows all current government participations of FDP. The first column shows the parliament in which FDP is governing. The colored bars show all parties involved in the government. A single bar indicates a government without a coalition partner. Two bars stand for government coalitions of 2 parties. Coalitions of 3 parties are shown with three bars.

FAQ

Where does FDP currently stand?

In the current election trend FDP reaches 4.2% of the vote today. Compared to the last election, this is a difference of -7.3 percentage points.

In the election trend of the federal states, FDP currently achieves the best values in Bremen with 5.1%, Baden-Württemberg with 4.8% and Berlin with 4%.

What are the political positions of FDP?

The FDP represents liberal core values such as individual freedom, market economy, and the rule of law. It advocates for economic freedom and individual responsibility.

Is FDP left-wing or right-wing?

FDP is a center-right party.

Which faction in the EU Parliament does FDP belong to?

FDP sympathizes with the faction RE (Renew Europe) in the EU Parliament.

What does FDP stand for?

FDP is the abbreviation for Freie Demokratische Partei.