Union Trailings Behind in Public Opinion: Infratest Survey
Germany: Union Slips Slightly in Federal Election Poll, According to ARD "Deutschlandtrend" Survey
In the latest survey conducted by Infratest for ARD "Deutschlandtrend," the Union, composed of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU), is projected to secure 35% of the votes in a hypothetical election next Sunday. This represents a drop of one percentage point compared to the previous survey.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains unchanged at 15%, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) sees a slight increase to 11%. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) and The Left both hold steady at 7%. The Greens maintain their position at 21%.
The surveys were conducted between May 23 and 25, 2025, reaching 1,507 eligible voters across Germany.
While the latest numbers from the ARD "Deutschlandtrend" survey do not provide a comprehensive table of party vote shares for the upcoming federal election, recent polling aggregates suggest the following approximate trends:
- CDU/CSU: 29%–32%
- SPD: 14%–17%
- Greens: 12%–14%
- AfD: 17%–19%
- FDP: 5%–6%
- The Left: 3%–4%
- Other parties: Under 5% each
It is essential to note that these figures are averages drawn from various pollsters and should be considered indicative rather than official ARD "Deutschlandtrend" numbers. For the most accurate and detailed election data, visit the official ARD or Infratest websites.
Other political parties, such as the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and The Left, maintain their polling levels in the latest ARD "Deutschlandtrend" survey, with policy-and-legislation discussions possibly focusing on the general-news implications of the election trends. Recent polling aggregates also indicate a close race, with other parties collectively hovering under 5%.
