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Right-wing political party AfD sets new poll record with 27% support

Rising support for the AfD continues, with YouGov, known for its accurate predictions prior to the federal election, recording an unmatched high in its current poll.

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2025 September 22 . 11:44 PM

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Far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland, hits an all-time high in opinion polls with 27%... — Far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland, hits an all-time high in opinion polls with 27% support

Right-wing political party AfD sets new poll record with 27% support

In a recent poll conducted by YouGov between September 12 and 15, eligible voters in Germany were surveyed, providing insights into the current political climate.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears to be gaining momentum, with a poll value of 27 percent - a two percentage point increase from the previous month. This places the AfD ahead of the Union (CDU/CSU), which has lost one point and is currently at 26 percent.

The Social Democratic Party (SPD), the governing party, has gained one point and is currently at 15 percent. Meanwhile, the Greens have lost one percentage point and are currently at 11 percent. The Left party, on the other hand, has lost one point and is currently at nine percent.

The Free Democratic Party (FDP) gains one point but would not clear the threshold with a 4 percent poll value. The BSW, according to YouGov, would enter the Bundestag with a consistent 5 percent. Four percent of respondents would vote for other parties, not specified.

It's worth noting that YouGov had the most accurate prediction of the final result before the Bundestag election in February, with a deviation of 4.6 percent for all parties. However, the potential coalitions for the Bundestag, as considered by YouGov in September 2021, are not detailed in the provided search results.

These findings suggest a shifting political landscape in Germany, with the AfD gaining ground and the Union losing support. The SPD, Greens, and Left party also show minor fluctuations in their poll values. The FDP gains one point but remains short of the threshold, while the BSW is poised to enter the Bundestag. The exact coalition groupings for the Bundestag, as suggested by YouGov in September 2021, are not provided.