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Union Widens Lead over AfD as Merz’s Popularity Rises

Voter approval of Merz’s firm migration stance after his visit to Donald Trump is driving the CDU/CSU’s poll surge.

Overview

  • The latest Insa ‘‘Sonntagstrend’’ shows the CDU/CSU at 27 percent and the AfD at 23 percent, marking the Union’s largest advantage since March.
  • Support for Chancellor Merz’s performance has jumped to 36 percent, a 13-point increase since he took office four weeks ago.
  • Approval of the federal government has climbed eight points to 37 percent, reflecting growing public confidence in the coalition.
  • The AfD’s backing has weakened following a controversial social media post by deputy Nicole Höchst, while the Greens edge up to 11 percent.
  • Declines for the SPD (16 percent) and The Left (10 percent) leave the CDU/CSUSPD coalition without a clear parliamentary majority in current polls.