Left party experiences significant surge, becoming second most powerful in poll results
In the bustling heart of Berlin, the political landscape has seen a momentous shift, as per a recent survey. The Left party is poised to become the second strongest force in the city, trailing just behind the CDU, with a whopping 19% of votes. This impressive growth, from 13% six months ago, is a clear indication of the party's rising popularity. It's been since the 2021 Berlin election that the Left achieved a result this powerful.
The CDU, despite maintaining its position as the strongest force with 25% of votes, will no longer have a majority in the Berlin House of Representatives. The SPD, its traditional partner, has slipped to 14%. It's been since the autumn of 2023 that neither the CDU nor the SPD have been able to secure a majority. The Greens, with a loss of five percentage points, still stand as the third strongest force with 15% of votes. The AfD is at 13%, and the BSW at 4%.
Satisfaction levels with the Berlin government are lackluster, with only 26% of respondents expressing contentment with the current state of affairs. The black-red Senate, led by Mayor Kai Wegner, has a disapproval rating of 68%. These numbers reflect a commonly felt dissatisfaction with the government's performance.
In a broader, national context, the German political scenario in 2025 is marked by a conservative resurgence under the CDU, led by Friedrich Merz. The far-right AfD has seen a historic rise, achieving its strongest nationwide result ever. However, no other party is willing to form coalition with them due to their far-right stance. The Left party, though gaining in Berlin, faces challenges nationwide, with the SPD and Greens, traditionally strong in Berlin, also feeling the pressure from rising right and left populist forces. The new government under CDU's leadership is expected to pursue stricter immigration policies, influencing border controls and social benefits, potentially impacting skilled worker mobility. However, the rise of AfD may push the government towards even more restrictive immigration stances, complicating social and economic policies.
In the evolving German political landscape of 2025, the Left party's growing influence is apparent, particularly in Berlin, where it has become the second strongest force behind the CDU, reflecting policy-and-legislation and general-news. Conversely, on a national level, the Left party faces challenges, as it grapples with the rise of right populist forces, such as the AfD, potentially influencing the CDU's upcoming policy on immigration and border controls.
