Next Chancellor of Germany before 2028?: live odds and probabilities
The market favorite is No Next Chancellor before 2028 at 66.5%, ahead of Person A at 50.0%. $138K traded across 66 outcomes.
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Prices are the Polymarket mid or last trade at 2026-11-06 03:01 UTC. A price of 64¢ implies roughly a 64% chance. Prices include spread and are not forecasts by BetG8.
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Market rules and resolution
Friedrich Merz has served as Chancellor of Germany since May 6, 2025. This market will resolve to the next individual, other than Friedrich Merz, who assumes the office of Chancellor of Germany. To count for resolution, the individual must be elected Chancellor by the Bundestag and appointed by the Federal President. Any acting or caretaker Chancellor will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chancellor takes office, or if Friedrich Merz is the next individual elected Chancellor, by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next Chancellor before 2028”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Bundestag and the Federal Government of Germany; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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- Who is favored in "Next Chancellor of Germany before 2028?"?
- As of November 6, 2026, No Next Chancellor before 2028 is the favorite at 66.5%, followed by Person A at 50.0%.
- When does this market resolve?
- The market is scheduled to close on January 1, 2028. It resolves under Polymarket's rules once the outcome is known, which can be earlier or later than the listed date.
- How much has been traded?
- $138K in total and $156 in the last 24 hours, with about $339K of resting liquidity.
- Can I trade this market?
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