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.
CDU
Christian Democratic UnionCDU (Christlich Demokratische Union) is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 40 seats. The party wants more free world trade, advocates consistent crime fighting, and wants tax cuts.
In current polls, CDU comes in at 29.9%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +2.9.
Name | Christlich Demokratische Union |
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Translation | Christian Democratic Union |
Political orientation | Centre-right |
Government | Part of the government |
Current poll value | 29.9 (+2.9 since last election ) |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results CDU |
Group in the EU Parliament | EPP |
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 29 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 18.2. That's a loss of -1.6 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 | 18.2 (-1.6 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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SPD
Social Democratic Party of GermanySPD (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands) is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 29 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 19.2. That's a loss of -0.6 compared to the last election.
Name | Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands |
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Translation | Social Democratic Party of Germany |
Political orientation | Centre-left |
Current poll value | 19.2 (-0.6 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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AfD
Alternative for GermanyAfD (Alternative für Deutschland) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 19 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 16.3% of the vote - an increase of +3.2 since the last election.
Name | Alternative für Deutschland |
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Translation | Alternative for Germany |
Political orientation | Right-wing |
Current poll value | 16.3 (+3.2 since last election ) |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results AfD |
Group in the EU Parliament | ID |
Core topics |
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FDP
Free Democratic PartyFDP (Freie Demokratische Partei) is a liberal party and currently represented in parliament with 11 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 5.6. That's a loss of -1.9 compared to the last election.
Name | Freie Demokratische Partei |
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Translation | Free Democratic Party |
Political orientation | Liberal politics |
Current poll value | 5.6 (-1.9 since last election ) |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results FDP |
Group in the EU Parliament | RE |
Core topics |
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Die Linke
The LeftDie Linke is a left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 9 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 2.8%, losing -3.5 compared to the last election.
Name | Die Linke |
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Translation | The Left |
Political orientation | Left-wing |
Current poll value | 2.8 (-3.5 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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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 |
Freie Wähler
Free VotersFreie Wähler is a center-right party from Germany.
In current polls, Freie Wähler is getting 3.7% of the vote - an increase of +0.7 since the last election.
Name | Freie Wähler |
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Translation | Free Voters |
Political orientation | Centre-right |
Current poll value | 3.7 (+0.7 since last election ) |
Poll results in federal states | Current poll results Freie Wähler |
Group in the EU Parliament | RE |
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 |
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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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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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 |