German Political Landscape Shifts as 2025 Election Nears

New polls show CDU/CSU gaining ground while voter indecision and dissatisfaction with candidates remain high.

Recent surveys indicate the CDU/CSU leads with 33% support, followed by the AfD at 19%, while the SPD and Greens are tied at 14%.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD has seen a 2-point drop in December polls, following his deliberate loss of a parliamentary confidence vote to trigger early elections in February.
Voter dissatisfaction with all major party leaders is significant, with Friedrich Merz (CDU) viewed as the most capable candidate by only 28% of respondents.
Economic concerns, including inflation and rising prices, dominate public discourse, benefiting parties like the CDU/CSU and FDP, which are perceived as stronger on economic issues.
Nearly half of voters remain undecided, underscoring the potential for shifts in public opinion as political discussions intensify over the holiday season.