Current Poll Values for the Free Voters
Current Poll Values for the Free Voters
In the last election, the party reached 2.4% of the votes. In the current election trend, Freie Wähler is at 2.5%. This is a difference of +0.1 compared to the last election result.
In the election trend of the federal states, Freie Wähler currently achieves the best values in Bavaria with 11%, Hesse with 4% and Lower Saxony with 4%.
The worst poll results of Freie Wähler are currently in Saxony-Anhalt with 0%, Saarland with 0% and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 0%.In the last elections, :common_name achieved the best results in Bavaria with 11%, Rhineland-Palatinate with 4%, Hesse with 4%, Saxony-Anhalt with 0% and Baden-Württemberg with 3%.
Parliamentary Election in Germany
2.5
Electoral Trend
+0.1
30 days
±0.0
3 months
+0.4
6 months
-0.4
12 months
+0.1
Since Election
Current poll values
2.5
3.0
11.0
2.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.3
2.0
1.3
0
10
20
30
40+
Change since last election
+0.1
±0.0
-4.8
+2.0
+0.5
+3.2
-1.4
±0.0
+1.4
±0.0
-10
-5
0
+5
+10
Freie Wähler
Free VotersCentre-right
EU Parliament
Election Trend
The Free Voters are a political party in Germany that emerged from local voter communities. They are particularly successful in Bavaria and have been part of the state government since 2018. They position themselves between conservative and liberal parties and value regional autonomy and direct democracy. Their politics are pragmatic and focus on local concerns.
Origin and Development of the Free Voters
The Free Voters emerged as a coalition of independent voter communities active at the municipal level. Their goal was to provide an alternative to the established parties and to represent local interests more strongly. In January 2009, they founded the Federal Association of Free Voters to exert influence at both the state and federal levels.
Political Orientation and Goals
The Free Voters position themselves between conservative and liberal parties. They advocate for the strengthening of regional self-government and promote direct democracy. Their politics are pragmatic and focus on the needs of citizens on the ground. They emphasize the importance of education, renewable energies, and a balanced migration policy.
Successes and Political Participation
Especially in Bavaria, the Free Voters have achieved significant successes. Since 2018, they have been part of the state government and provide the Deputy Prime Minister with Hubert Aiwanger. At the municipal level, they are represented in many federal states and significantly influence local politics.
Current Developments and Challenges
The Free Voters aim to expand their presence at the federal level. In the 2021 federal election, they received 2.4% of the votes, which was not enough for entering the Bundestag. Nevertheless, they remain an important political force, especially in Bavaria, and are working to strengthen their position in the German party landscape.
Sources
Who Votes for the Free Voters?
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
Umweltpolitik
Environmental protection more important than economic growth
Economic growth more important than environmental protection
Europäische Union
Pro-EU
Anti-EU
Integration & Society
Multicultural Society
Homogeneous Society
Umverteilung von Vermögen
Für Umverteilung von reich zu arm
Gegen Umverteilung von reich zu arm
Election Results
Historical Election Results in the Bundestag
Current government participation
Government Participation in Federal States
Freie Wähler is currently governing in 1 federal states: Bavaria.
Government Coalitions
Explanation of the Table
The overview shows all current government participations of Freie Wähler. The first column shows the parliament in which Freie Wähler 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
What are the political positions of Freie Wähler?
The Free Voters represent a pragmatic and independent position and advocate for citizen proximity and direct democracy. They emphasize the importance of regional diversity and independence from party politics.
Is Freie Wähler left-wing or right-wing?
Freie Wähler is a center-right party.
Which faction in the EU Parliament does Freie Wähler belong to?
Freie Wähler sympathizes with the faction RE (Renew Europe) in the EU Parliament.
What does FW stand for?
FW is the abbreviation for Freie Wähler.