AfD Narrows Gap with CDU/CSU as Coalition Talks Stall

The far-right AfD reaches a record-high 24% in polls, with CDU/CSU and SPD struggling to finalize a coalition agreement over key policy disputes.

The AfD has climbed to 24% in the latest YouGov poll, its highest-ever result, placing it just 2 percentage points behind the CDU/CSU at 26%.
The CDU/CSU and SPD, polling at 15%, continue coalition negotiations but face disagreements on migration, energy policy, and defense spending.
Union and SPD have reportedly reached partial agreements on stricter migration controls, including suspending family reunifications for asylum seekers for two years.
The SPD and CDU/CSU coalition would fail to secure a parliamentary majority based on current polling, reflecting growing political fragmentation.
Public dissatisfaction with traditional parties over migration and economic issues continues to fuel the AfD's rise, with its voter potential estimated at 30.5%.