Breaking: CDU/CSU Leads in German Polls, AfD Closes Gap after Seven Years
Leftpolitical party surpasses Green party in Sunday's opinion polling, marking the first shift in seven years. - Record-breaking Insa-Sunday surge: Left party overtakes Greens after seven consecutive years
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest political trends in Germany.
The CDU/CSU Party remains at the top of the polls, showing a minor dip with 26% (a decrease of one percentage point) compared to the previous survey. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), however, keeps a steady stride, posting an unchanged 24%. Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is on the rise, climbing to 17% (up one percentage point), with their vote count edging slightly past their federal election result of 16.4%.
The opinion research institute Insa surveyed 1,203 individuals from May 26 to May 30 for this poll, with a maximum error tolerance of 2.9 percentage points.
It's worth noting that according to recent trends, the CDU/CSU has been experiencing a slight decline in voter support. For instance, the most recent poll conducted on June 2, 2025, put them at 26.5%of the vote[1]. On the other hand, the AfD has been on the rise and currently sits at 24.5% in the latest poll, a significant increase since the last election[1].
As for the other parties, the Green Party (Die Grünen) and The Left (Die Linke) both stand at 10.5%, while the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the BSW Party are each at 4%[1].
The poll suggests that the current government, a coalition between CDU/CSU and SPD, may face challenges in maintaining a majority. The AfD's rising popularity could play a substantial role in shaping future coalition dynamics[1].
Interestingly, the polls show that neither Chancellor Friedrich Merz nor AfD leader Alice Weidel has a significant portion of voter support[2].
[1] - insight on German party trends and coalition possibilities[2] - information on current head-to-head support for Merz and Weidel[4] - enrichment data on the Green Party polling lower according to INSA
- In the midst of German politics, the Community policy regarding party governance is under scrutiny as the CDU/CSU, despite a minor dip in their polling, continues to lead, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) consistently closes the gap, deserving attention due to their increasing voter support.
- Moreover, policy-and-legislation and general news outlets are focusing on the upcoming elections as the AfD's rise and potential impact on coalition dynamics, as well as the current government's potential challenges in maintaining a majority, dominate headlines, casting uncertainty over the political landscape in Germany.
