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3w ago

AfD Matches CDU/CSU in Historic Polling Tie as Coalition Talks Intensify

Germany's political landscape shifts as voter dissatisfaction drives AfD to unprecedented parity with CDU/CSU, pressuring coalition negotiations to deliver results.

Ein Wahlplakat der AfD vor dem Konrad-Adenauer-Haus mit dem Konterfei des CDU-Bundesvorsitzenden Merz
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Overview

  • The latest Insa poll places the CDU/CSU and AfD at 24% voter support each, marking the first time the far-right party has matched the Union in national polling.
  • The CDU/CSU has dropped from 28.5% in the February Bundestag election to 24%, while the AfD has risen from 20.8%, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction.
  • Key grievances fueling the AfD's rise include perceived policy reversals by the CDU/CSU on issues like debt and migration, which have eroded trust among conservative voters.
  • Coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are ongoing, with leaders under pressure to finalize an agreement addressing economic, migration, and governance concerns.
  • SPD leader Saskia Esken and CDU negotiators emphasize the need to restore public confidence and counter the AfD's momentum by delivering on coalition promises.