The Politbarometer is a long-standing German election poll and television program on ZDF. The program is aired monthly, usually on Friday evenings. During the program, the survey results are presented. The survey is conducted since 1977 by Forschungsgruppe Wahlen. The polling of the Politbarometer includes: The "political mood" in Germany The projection - "if next Sunday were federal elections" Ratings of the most important politicians Survey on current topics from politics and business From Wikipedia