US EditionGermany: AfD Hits 26% in Polls, Surpasses CDU/CSU in Latest Survey
The far-right AfD has reached 26% support in multiple polls, driven by economic issues, immigration concerns, and digital outreach, challenging Germany's traditional parties.
- On September 21, 2025, a nationwide opinion poll showed the far-right AfD leading with 26%, surpassing Chancellor Merz's Christian Democrats at 25%.
- This surge follows last week's election in North Rhine-Westphalia where AfD nearly tripled its vote share to 14.5%, entering third place in Germany’s most populous state.
- The AfD, classified as a right-wing extremist organization by Germany’s domestic intelligence earlier this year, has broadened its base nationally and gained support especially among younger voters via digital outreach.
- The INSA institute and Bild conducted the poll, also showing 62% dissatisfaction with Merz’s performance and 63% unhappy with the ruling Christian Democrats and Social Democrats coalition.
- AfD's growth signals potential challenges for established parties and raises questions about future coalition stability amid Germany’s shifting political landscape.
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Yuri Baranchik: The German BILD writes that the Alternative for Germany party has overtaken the CDU/CSU and the SPD for the first time with 26% of popularity
The German BILD writes that the Alternative for Germany party has overtaken the CDU/CSU and the SPD for the first time with 26% of popularity.In fact, alternative opinion polls ranked AFD first in popularity back in April, but BILD simply refused to...
62 percent of the Germans are dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz, and the balance sheet also looks bitter for the government.
The AfD overtakes the Union: In the new Insa Sunday question, the AfD rises to 26 percent, the Union remains at 25 percent. The SPD wins easily, while the Greens lose.
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