The final results of the Munich city council election are in. Although the Green Party and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have both seen losses, the Left Party and Volt have made significant gains. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) also improved its standing.
Just over two days after the local election, the results are now definitive: the votes for Munich’s city council have been tallied. This clarifies the composition of the new city council – and which parties lead in the individual districts. Despite losses, the Green Party remains the strongest force in the Munich City Council. After counting all 1,376 polling districts, the party received 26.5 percent of the votes, translating to 21 seats. The Christian Social Union (CSU) follows with 24.9 percent and 19 seats, and the SPD with 19.1 percent and 15 seats.
Both the Green Party and the SPD lost ground compared to the 2020 municipal election: the Greens lost 2.6 percentage points, and the SPD lost 2.8 points. The CSU, however, recovered slightly after its decline in 2020, increasing its result by 0.2 percentage points. The Left Party saw the largest gains, with its share of the vote growing by 3.3 percentage points to 6.6 percent (5 seats). Volt also made significant gains, reaching 4.7 percent (4 seats) – an increase of 2.9 points. The AfD received 5.9 percent (5 seats) – a 2.1 percentage point increase compared to the last municipal election.
Munich City Council Election Results 2026 at a Glance
- Green Party: 26.5% (21 seats)
- CSU: 24.9% (19 seats)
- SPD: 19.1% (15 seats)
- The Left: 6.6% (5 seats)
- AfD: 5.9% (5 seats)
- Volt: 4.7% (4 seats)
- FDP: 3.4% (3 seats)
- ÖDP: 2.7% (2 seats)
- Free Voters: 2.5% (2 seats)
- Rosa List: 1.0% (1 seat)
- Bündnis Kultur: 0.9% (1 seat)
- The Party: 0.7% (1 seat)
- Munich List: 0.7% (1 seat)
A clear pattern also emerges in the districts: the Greens lead in 15 district committees – including Milbertshofen-Am Hart, Schwabing-Freimann, Schwabing-West, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Maxvorstadt, Altstadt-Lehel, Laim, Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Schwanthalerhöhe, Au-Haidhausen, Sendling-Westpark, Sendling, Untergiesing-Harlaching, Obergiesing-Fasangarten and Berg am Laim.
Ten districts, however, go to the CSU: Allach-Untermenzing, Aubing-Lochhausen-Langwied, Pasing-Obermenzing, Moosach, Feldmoching-Hasenbergl, Hadern, Thalkirchen-Obersendling-Forstenried-Fürstenried-Solln, Ramersdorf-Perlach, Trudering-Riem and Bogenhausen.
(The election of the Mayor of Munich has not yet been decided – political scientist Michael Weigl looks at the results of the municipal elections.)
The Greens became the strongest force in the city council for the first time in 2020 and subsequently formed a green-red coalition with the SPD. Whether this alliance will continue to govern the city hall – or whether new majorities will form – is likely to become clear after the runoff election for the office of mayor. Incumbent Dieter Reiter (SPD) is running against the Green candidate Dominik Krause.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current composition of the Munich City Council?
The Green Party holds 21 seats, the CSU has 19, the SPD has 15, The Left has 5, the AfD has 5, Volt has 4, the FDP has 3, the ÖDP has 2, the Free Voters have 2, the Rosa List has 1, Bündnis Kultur has 1, The Party has 1, and the Munich List has 1.
Which party leads in the most district committees?
The Green Party leads in 15 of the district committees.
What is the next step in determining Munich’s leadership?
A runoff election will be held for the office of mayor, with incumbent Dieter Reiter (SPD) running against Dominik Krause (Green Party).
As Munich navigates this new political landscape, what impact will these shifting dynamics have on the city’s future policies and priorities?
