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AfD Edges Ahead of Union in New Forsa Poll as Discontent with Merz Deepens

The RTL/ntv Trendbarometer finds 67% dissatisfied with the chancellor, highlighting a public mood of economic pessimism.

Die AfD profitiert offenbar von der Unzufriedenheit mit der Bundesregierung

Overview

  • Forsa’s RTL/ntv survey puts AfD at 26% and the Union at 25%, with SPD at 13%, Greens at 12%, Left at 12%, FDP at 3%, BSW at 3%, and others at 6%.
  • Only 30% say they are satisfied with Friedrich Merz’s performance, while 67% express dissatisfaction.
  • Key reasons cited for disapproval include overblown campaign promises (78%), too much focus on foreign policy (70%), coordination shortfalls with CDU/CSU and SPD (58%), and perceptions that he is overburdened (48%).
  • Economic sentiment is bleak, with 15% expecting improvement and 63% expecting deterioration in the overall situation.
  • A separate INSA poll for Bild shows the Union narrowly ahead of the AfD, 26% to 25%, underscoring short-term volatility between polling institutes.