2017 German federal election

The 2017 German federal election was held in Germany on 24 September 2017. The Christian Democratic Union won 33% of the vote, but both them and the Social Democratic Party lost many seats. The Alternative for Germany and Free Democratic Party both entered parliament and made great gains.
Parties.
Major.
These parties have received at least 4% of the national vote in the last German federal election, and are predicted to win seats in this next election.
Minor.
These parties received at least 1% of the national vote in the last German federal election.
Opinion polls.
Below is the monthly average of opinion polls towards the election.