Latest Opinion Poll for the Tyrol Election (Research Affairs, December 14, 2020)

December 2, 2020 - December 14, 2020

600 respondents

Next General election in Tyrol: 2027

The next General election in Tyrol is expected in 2027.

Tyrol's Governing Coalition Retains Stable Majority

Based on the Research Affairs projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 63.9% of the parliamentary seats.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the Tyrol State Election is 5%.

ÖVP + SPÖ
Centre-Right
63.9%
ÖVP + GRÜNE
Centre-Right
61.1%
ÖVP + FPÖ
Right
61.1%
ÖVP + NEOS
Centre-Right
55.6%
ÖVP
Right
47.2%

Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Research Affairs)

According to :institute, 5 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Tyrol parliament: ÖVP with 17 representatives, SPÖ with 6 representatives, FPÖ with 5 representatives, GRÜNE with 5 representatives and NEOS with 3 representatives.

The Electoral System in Tyrol

Tyrol's Landtag comprises 36 members. A distinctive feature is its robust administrative division into eight electoral districts (Bezirke). Tyrol's electoral regulations permit an intensive preferential voting system, particularly utilized in the valleys to elevate local candidates and thus bolster regional interests.

Electoral Thresholds

Tyrol enforces a 5% electoral threshold. Alternatively, a path to the Landtag can be secured by winning a basic mandate within a district. Given Tyrol's numerous small electoral districts, securing a basic mandate is a prestigious achievement, typically only managed by established major parties or exceptionally strong regional lists.

Government Formation and Traditions

Tyrol forms flexible coalition governments. Negotiations often proceed under the banner of 'Tyrolean Unity,' with stability serving as a core promise. As tourism and agriculture are foundational pillars, the coalition's composition typically reflects the allocation of these key portfolios.

Data Sources and Methodology

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