Forschungsgruppe Wahlen
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UnclaimedGerman election, social and market research institute whose main task is scientific support of ZDF election broadcasts.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Forschungsgruppe Wahlen is a German election, social and market research organization based in Mannheim. According to its website, the main task of Forschungsgruppe Wahlen e.V. is the scientific advice and support of election broadcasts of Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), while Forschungsgruppe Wahlen Telefonfeld GmbH additionally conducts surveys for a wide range of other clients. Its stated thematic focuses include precise forecasts and rapid projections for state, federal and European elections, scientific accompaniment of ZDF election broadcasts, the Politbarometer, research on voter behavior, and continuous observation of social trends and moods, as well as being a full-service institute in the field of quantitative surveys.
History
Forschungsgruppe Wahlen is based in Mannheim, Germany. Its website states that the main task of Forschungsgruppe Wahlen e.V. is the scientific advice and support of election broadcasts of Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), and that Forschungsgruppe Wahlen Telefonfeld GmbH additionally conducts surveys for a wide range of other clients. The organization describes its thematic focuses as precise forecasts and rapid projections for state, federal and European elections, scientific accompaniment of ZDF election broadcasts, the Politbarometer, research on voter behavior, and continuous observation of social trends and moods, positioning itself as a full-service institute in the field of quantitative surveys.
Products and positioning
Full-service institute in the field of quantitative surveys, focused on election, social and market research.
Politbarometer
A recurring survey format listed among the organization's thematic focuses, with published methodological notes and rules for reporting smaller parties.
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