The Christian Democrats – policy and priorities in 2026

Party guide 2026

The Christian Democrats emphasise human dignity, family, community, solidarity and subsidiarity. Healthcare, family policy, older people and public safety are among the party’s clearest profile areas.

AbbreviationKD
Seats won in 202219 / 349
BasisCurrent official party sources

Five policy areas at a glance

Economy

Lower taxes on work and pensions, especially for low and middle incomes, and stronger incentives to work.

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Migration

Continued restrictive migration, protection of the right to asylum and mainly safe legal routes through resettlement, combined with clear integration requirements.

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Public safety

Criminalising participation in gangs, tougher punishment and more police powers, alongside more police and preventive cooperation with schools and social services.

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Healthcare

State responsibility for more equal and accessible care, needs-based funding, prevention and high patient safety.

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Energy

Longer operation of existing reactors and new reactors, more nuclear research and a market model rewarding dispatchable capacity; wind and solar also complement the system.

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How to read this summary

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