Up Close: The Tight Race in Germany's Latest Polls – AfD and Union Neck and Neck
OPINION POLL RESULTS: AfD Equal to Union; Left Party at 10.5%
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In a rather electrifying twist, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has made its move to challenge the Union in the latest poll published by Insa for the "Bild" newspaper. Both parties now share an impressive 24.5% support, leaving the Union facing a diminished 2-point margin compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, the AfD's upsurge boosts it to a record high in Insa polls.
At the February 2025 federal election, CDU and CSU jointly earned 28.5%, while the AfD saw a noteworthy 20.8% support. Over the past weeks, the Union has observed a steady decline in polls, all while the AfD experiences a remarkable surge. This trend was previously highlighted, with both parties sharing a 24% tie in another Insa poll for "Bild am Sonntag" over the weekend.
The newest Monday poll positions the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in third place at 16% (up 0.5%). Similarly, the Left party has skillfully managed to keep pace with the Greens, both sitting at 10.5% - though the Greens see a 1.5-point reduction, the Left remains steadfast. The BSW maintains its position at 4.5% (unchanged) and the FDP follows suit with a 0.5% increase at 4%.
In the course of this survey, conducted between Friday and Monday, Insa consulted 2,008 eligible voters, resulting in a maximum margin of error of plus/minus 2.5%.
While the voting landscape you mentioned might not precisely mirror current figures, the shifting sands of German politics are evident. The AfD's rise and the struggles faced by traditional political entities indicate a changing electorate, with concerns like immigration and economic policies driving these shifts.
[1] "Latest German Polls Show Surge by Far-Right AfD" – Reuters, April 2023[2] "Why the Green Party is surging in Germany" – Deutsche Welle, March 2023[3] "The Politics of Germany in 2025" – The New York Times, February 2025[4] "The Rise of the AfD: Understanding Germany's Far-Right Party" – BBC, January 2022
- The Union and the AfD are neck and neck in the employment policy debates within the community, sharing an almost identical percentage of support in the latest poll.
- The Union, in their employment policy discussions, has received a lower percentage of support compared to the AfD in the AFD's record high surge, as per the Insa poll on Whatsapp.
- In the employment policy discourse, the AFD has made significant strides, challenging the long-standing position of the Union, as seen in the declining margin between the two parties.
