Opinion Poll by Forsa for RTL n-tv, 10–16 March 2026
Voting Intentions | Seats | Coalitions | Technical Information
Voting Intentions

Confidence Intervals
| Party | Last Result | Poll Result | 80% Confidence Interval | 90% Confidence Interval | 95% Confidence Interval | 99% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative für Deutschland (ESN) | 0.0% | 22.9% | 21.7–24.2% | 21.4–24.6% | 21.1–24.9% | 20.5–25.5% |
| Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (EPP) | 0.0% | 21.3% | 20.1–22.5% | 19.8–22.9% | 19.5–23.2% | 19.0–23.8% |
| Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Greens/EFA) | 0.0% | 14.9% | 13.9–16.0% | 13.7–16.3% | 13.4–16.6% | 13.0–17.1% |
| Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D) | 0.0% | 12.0% | 11.1–13.0% | 10.8–13.3% | 10.6–13.5% | 10.2–14.0% |
| Die Linke (GUE/NGL) | 0.0% | 10.9% | 10.1–11.9% | 9.8–12.2% | 9.6–12.4% | 9.2–12.9% |
| Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern (EPP) | 0.0% | 5.7% | 5.0–6.4% | 4.8–6.6% | 4.7–6.8% | 4.4–7.1% |
| Freie Wähler (RE) | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.6–3.6% | 2.5–3.8% | 2.4–3.9% | 2.2–4.2% |
| Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.6–3.6% | 2.4–3.7% | 2.3–3.9% | 2.1–4.2% |
| Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz (GUE/NGL) | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.6–2.4% | 1.5–2.5% | 1.4–2.6% | 1.2–2.9% |
| Volt Europa (Greens/EFA) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1–1.8% | 1.0–1.9% | 1.0–2.0% | 0.8–2.3% |
| Die PARTEI (NI) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7–1.3% | 0.6–1.4% | 0.6–1.5% | 0.5–1.7% |
| Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland (*) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2–0.6% | 0.2–0.7% | 0.2–0.7% | 0.1–0.9% |
| Freie Demokratische Partei (RE) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2–0.5% | 0.1–0.5% | 0.1–0.6% | 0.1–0.7% |
Note: The poll result column reflects the actual value used in the calculations. Published results may vary slightly, and in addition be rounded to fewer digits.
Seats


Confidence Intervals
| Party | Last Result | Median | 80% Confidence Interval | 90% Confidence Interval | 95% Confidence Interval | 99% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative für Deutschland (ESN) | 0 | 22 | 21–23 | 20–24 | 20–24 | 20–25 |
| Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (EPP) | 0 | 21 | 19–21 | 19–22 | 19–22 | 18–23 |
| Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Greens/EFA) | 0 | 15 | 13–15 | 13–15 | 13–16 | 12–16 |
| Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D) | 0 | 12 | 10–12 | 10–13 | 10–13 | 10–13 |
| Die Linke (GUE/NGL) | 0 | 10 | 10–11 | 9–12 | 9–12 | 9–12 |
| Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern (EPP) | 0 | 5 | 4–6 | 4–6 | 4–7 | 4–7 |
| Freie Wähler (RE) | 0 | 3 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI) | 0 | 3 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz (GUE/NGL) | 0 | 2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–3 |
| Volt Europa (Greens/EFA) | 0 | 1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Die PARTEI (NI) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland (*) | 0 | 0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 |
| Freie Demokratische Partei (RE) | 0 | 0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 |
Alternative für Deutschland (ESN)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Alternative für Deutschland (ESN) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0% | 100% | |
| 10 | 0% | 100% | |
| 11 | 0% | 100% | |
| 12 | 0% | 100% | |
| 13 | 0% | 100% | |
| 14 | 0% | 100% | |
| 15 | 0% | 100% | |
| 16 | 0% | 100% | |
| 17 | 0% | 100% | |
| 18 | 0% | 100% | |
| 19 | 0.4% | 100% | |
| 20 | 8% | 99.6% | |
| 21 | 36% | 91% | |
| 22 | 16% | 55% | Median |
| 23 | 33% | 39% | |
| 24 | 6% | 7% | |
| 25 | 1.0% | 1.1% | |
| 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% | |
| 27 | 0% | 0% |
Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (EPP)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (EPP) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0% | 100% | |
| 10 | 0% | 100% | |
| 11 | 0% | 100% | |
| 12 | 0% | 100% | |
| 13 | 0% | 100% | |
| 14 | 0% | 100% | |
| 15 | 0% | 100% | |
| 16 | 0% | 100% | |
| 17 | 0% | 100% | |
| 18 | 2% | 100% | |
| 19 | 18% | 98% | |
| 20 | 27% | 80% | |
| 21 | 44% | 54% | Median |
| 22 | 8% | 10% | |
| 23 | 2% | 2% | |
| 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| 25 | 0% | 0% |
Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Greens/EFA)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Greens/EFA) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0% | 100% | |
| 10 | 0% | 100% | |
| 11 | 0% | 100% | |
| 12 | 1.0% | 100% | |
| 13 | 11% | 98.9% | |
| 14 | 37% | 88% | |
| 15 | 46% | 51% | Median |
| 16 | 5% | 5% | |
| 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| 18 | 0% | 0% |
Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0.3% | 100% | |
| 10 | 10% | 99.7% | |
| 11 | 38% | 90% | |
| 12 | 46% | 51% | Median |
| 13 | 5% | 6% | |
| 14 | 0.4% | 0.4% | |
| 15 | 0% | 0% |
Die Linke (GUE/NGL)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Die Linke (GUE/NGL) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0.1% | 100% | |
| 9 | 6% | 99.9% | |
| 10 | 63% | 94% | Median |
| 11 | 24% | 31% | |
| 12 | 7% | 8% | |
| 13 | 0.4% | 0.4% | |
| 14 | 0% | 0% |
Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern (EPP)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern (EPP) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 12% | 100% | |
| 5 | 39% | 88% | Median |
| 6 | 45% | 49% | |
| 7 | 4% | 4% | |
| 8 | 0% | 0% |
Freie Wähler (RE)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Freie Wähler (RE) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 10% | 100% | |
| 3 | 76% | 90% | Median |
| 4 | 14% | 14% | |
| 5 | 0% | 0% |
Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 10% | 100% | |
| 3 | 80% | 90% | Median |
| 4 | 11% | 11% | |
| 5 | 0% | 0% |
Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz (GUE/NGL)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Partei Mensch Umwelt Tierschutz (GUE/NGL) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 20% | 100% | |
| 2 | 78% | 80% | Median |
| 3 | 2% | 2% | |
| 4 | 0% | 0% |
Volt Europa (Greens/EFA)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Volt Europa (Greens/EFA) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 72% | 100% | Median |
| 2 | 28% | 28% | |
| 3 | 0% | 0% |
Die PARTEI (NI)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Die PARTEI (NI) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.5% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 96% | 99.5% | Median |
| 2 | 4% | 4% | |
| 3 | 0% | 0% |
Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland (*)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Basisdemokratische Partei Deutschland (*) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 56% | 100% | Last Result, Median |
| 1 | 44% | 44% | |
| 2 | 0% | 0% |
Freie Demokratische Partei (RE)
For a full overview of the results for this party, see the Freie Demokratische Partei (RE) page.

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 87% | 100% | Last Result, Median |
| 1 | 13% | 13% | |
| 2 | 0% | 0% |
Coalitions

Confidence Intervals
| Coalition | Last Result | Median | Majority? | 80% Confidence Interval | 90% Confidence Interval | 95% Confidence Interval | 99% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative für Deutschland (ESN) | 0 | 22 | 0% | 21–23 | 20–24 | 20–24 | 20–25 |
| Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D) | 0 | 12 | 0% | 10–12 | 10–13 | 10–13 | 10–13 |
| Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI) – Die PARTEI (NI) | 0 | 4 | 0% | 4–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 |
| Freie Wähler (RE) – Freie Demokratische Partei (RE) | 0 | 3 | 0% | 3–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–5 |
Alternative für Deutschland (ESN)

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0% | 100% | |
| 10 | 0% | 100% | |
| 11 | 0% | 100% | |
| 12 | 0% | 100% | |
| 13 | 0% | 100% | |
| 14 | 0% | 100% | |
| 15 | 0% | 100% | |
| 16 | 0% | 100% | |
| 17 | 0% | 100% | |
| 18 | 0% | 100% | |
| 19 | 0.4% | 100% | |
| 20 | 8% | 99.6% | |
| 21 | 36% | 91% | |
| 22 | 16% | 55% | Median |
| 23 | 33% | 39% | |
| 24 | 6% | 7% | |
| 25 | 1.0% | 1.1% | |
| 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% | |
| 27 | 0% | 0% |
Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (S&D)

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0% | 100% | |
| 3 | 0% | 100% | |
| 4 | 0% | 100% | |
| 5 | 0% | 100% | |
| 6 | 0% | 100% | |
| 7 | 0% | 100% | |
| 8 | 0% | 100% | |
| 9 | 0.3% | 100% | |
| 10 | 10% | 99.7% | |
| 11 | 38% | 90% | |
| 12 | 46% | 51% | Median |
| 13 | 5% | 6% | |
| 14 | 0.4% | 0.4% | |
| 15 | 0% | 0% |
Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (NI) – Die PARTEI (NI)

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 0.1% | 100% | |
| 3 | 9% | 99.9% | |
| 4 | 78% | 91% | Median |
| 5 | 13% | 13% | |
| 6 | 0% | 0% |
Freie Wähler (RE) – Freie Demokratische Partei (RE)

| Number of Seats | Probability | Accumulated | Special Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100% | Last Result |
| 1 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2 | 9% | 100% | |
| 3 | 67% | 91% | Median |
| 4 | 22% | 24% | |
| 5 | 2% | 2% | |
| 6 | 0% | 0% |
Technical Information
Opinion Poll
- Polling firm: Forsa
- Commissioner(s): RTL n-tv
- Fieldwork period: 10–16 March 2026
Calculations
- Sample size: 1927
- Simulations done: 2,097,152
- Error estimate: 1.52%