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5d ago

Union Widens Lead as SPD Slumps and Coalition Loses Majority in INSA Poll

Nearly half of voters disapprove of the government's performance, with almost a third expecting a major coalition rift by autumn.

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Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU)
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Overview

  • The Union (CDU/CSU) increased its support by one point to 28%, nearly matching its February election result.
  • Alternative for Germany holds steady at 23%, maintaining its position as the main opposition force.
  • The SPD’s vote share fell to 16%, leaving the CDU/SPD coalition without a parliamentary majority.
  • The Greens and the Left recorded 11% and 10% respectively, while the BSW and FDP remain below the 5% threshold at 4% each.
  • Intense debates over defense policy and migration, including calls to revive conscription, are heightening tensions within the government.