
What do the Berlin election results tell us? Our TOP 3 takeaways 1. Housing won Housing is clearly the central issue in Berlin, as StimmlosTrend also showed. Die Linke won by putting housing at the top of its agenda. Many citizens now hope they can deliver. 2. Voting with gloves Many people vote against a party or candidate rather than for…

What Happens on Election Day? Election day is when eligible voters in a democracy are called on to cast their ballots. Voting and Counting the Votes In Germany, elections must be held on a Sunday or a public holiday. Polling stations are generally open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are often located in schools, sports halls or town halls.…

Around one million people living in Berlin do not hold a German passport, 851,000 of whom are adults. They cannot vote in elections to the Berlin House of Representatives – and their political views are therefore largely absent from traditional election polling. WahlheYmat created StimmlosTrend 2026 to make these perspectives visible. Inspired by the BerlinTrend conducted by Infratest dimap, the survey…

How Do You Decide Which Party to Vote For? Many people find it difficult to decide which party to vote for. But instead of not voting at all, it is important to inform yourself thoroughly. Democracy is based on people making decisions together based on their own convictions. To do so, voters need to be aware of their own views and…

Why Is Rent Policy a Central Issue in Berlin’s Election Campaign? Around 85 percent of Berliners live in rented accommodation. At the same time, the housing market in the capital is tight: rents are rising, new housing construction remains sluggish, and legal loopholes frequently allow furnished apartments to be offered at inflated prices. This is why rent policy is one of…

What if Berlin had two Regierende Bürgermeister:innen? One representing the city’s elected voice — and another representing the voice of Berlin’s international residents who live, work and contribute here but do not have German citizenship and therefore cannot vote in Berlin elections. Because in a democratic society, it can’t be right that 25% of the people who live here have no…
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