West German federal election, 1972

Federal elections were held in West Germany on 19 November 1972. In the first snap elections since 1949, the Social Democratic Party remained the largest party in the Bundestag, winning 242 of the 518 seats.

West German federal election, 1972

Federal elections were held in West Germany on 19 November 1972. In the first snap elections since 1949, the Social Democratic Party remained the largest party in the Bundestag, winning 242 of the 518 seats.