Latest Polling Data and election polls for Volt

Current Poll Values for Volt

Current Poll Values for Volt

In the last election, the party reached 0.4% of the votes.

In the election trend of the federal states, Volt currently achieves the best values in Hamburg with 3%, Bremen with 2% and Hesse with 1%.

The worst poll results of Volt are currently in Saarland with 0%, Lower Saxony with 0.5% and Berlin with 0.9%.

In the last elections, :common_name achieved the best results in Bremen with 2%, Hamburg with 3%, Hesse with 1%, Rhineland-Palatinate with 1% and Berlin with 0.9%.

Parliamentary Election in Germany


Volt

Volt
Centre-left
G/EFA
EU Parliament
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Election Trend
Volt Germany is a social-liberal and pro-European party that advocates for a deepened European integration and federal structures. Founded in 2018 as part of the pan-European movement Volt Europa, it aims for reforms in areas such as climate protection, digitization, and social justice. In the 2024 European elections, Volt Germany achieved 2.6% of the votes and won three seats in the European Parliament.

Origin and Background

Volt Germany was founded on March 3, 2018, as part of the pan-European movement Volt Europa. The founding was a response to the increasing nationalism and populism in Europe, especially after the Brexit referendum. Volt sees itself as a European party that is active in several countries and pursues common goals.

Political Orientation and Goals

The party is classified as social-liberal, progressive, and European-federalist. Volt advocates for a deepening of European integration and aims to create a European federation. Central topics include climate protection, digitization, social justice, and the promotion of diversity and tolerance.

Electoral Successes and Political Presence

In the 2019 European elections, Volt Germany received 0.7% of the votes, which allowed Damian Boeselager to enter the European Parliament. In the following years, the party was able to achieve successes at the local level, particularly in cities like Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt am Main. In the 2024 European elections, Volt Germany increased its share of the votes to 2.6% and won three seats in the European Parliament.

Membership and Organization

Volt Germany has several thousand members who organize themselves in local teams and regional associations. The party values a grassroots democratic structure and promotes the active involvement of its members in decision-making processes. Through its pan-European orientation, Volt works closely with the other national branches of Volt Europa.

Who Votes for Volt?

Political Standpoints of Party Supporters

Volt supporters predominantly represent progressive and open-minded positions. They place great emphasis on EU integration, multiculturalism, and a clear separation of church and state. In environmental policy, they prioritize environmental protection over economic growth. In democracy, they favor elements of direct participation and advocate for grassroots democratic decision-making within parties. Economically, Volt supporters support stronger state regulation and wealth redistribution.

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
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Umweltpolitik
Environmental protection more important than economic growth
Economic growth more important than environmental protection
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Europäische Union
Pro-EU
Anti-EU
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Integration & Society
Multicultural Society
Homogeneous Society
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Umverteilung von Vermögen
Für Umverteilung von reich zu arm
Gegen Umverteilung von reich zu arm
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Election Results

Historical Election Results in the Bundestag


FAQ

What are the political positions of Volt?

Volt represents pro-European values and advocates for a federal Europe and a shared European identity. They emphasize the importance of diversity, inclusion, and European solidarity.

Is Volt left-wing or right-wing?

Volt is a center-left party.

Which faction in the EU Parliament does Volt belong to?

Volt sympathizes with the faction Greens (The Greens/European Free Alliance) in the EU Parliament.

What does Volt stand for?

Volt is the abbreviation for Volt.