Dramatic Poll Shifts in Rhineland-Palatinate: CDU Lead Still Impressive, AfD Gains Notable
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Let's dive into the latest political soup happening in Rhineland-Palatinate — a state election smackdown that's barely eight months away! The polls are speaking loud and clear, and it seems like our good ol' CDU is still neck-and-neck with its rival, the ruling SPD. But wait, there's more — the far-right AfD is making some serious noise!
In the twisted game of political points, a recent SWR poll reveals that the CDU stands mighty with 30% of the votes, even if that's a two-point drop from their December 2024 performance. The SPD, on the other hand, is slipping ever so slightly, with 23% (-1 point).
Guess who's raking in the points? None other than the controversial AfD! With a three-point increase, they've reached a formidable 17% in the "Rhineland-Palatinate Trend" of SWR. The Greens remain steadfast at 11%, while the Free Voters trail behind with 4% and the FDP fails to clear the 5% hurdle, maintaining 3% (-1 point). The Left seems to be picking up some speed, reaching the 5% mark.
Mixed feelings about the state's traffic light coalition
The Rhineland-Palatinate traffic light coalition consisting of the SPD, Greens, and FDP is garnering mixed reactions. While 47% of the people are pleased, a solid 45% express dissatisfaction.
Should the ultimate decision-maker for our beloved Rhineland-Palatinate be chosen directly, it appears that incumbent Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) has 40% of the supporters, but CDU's top candidate Gordon Schnieder lags behind with only 17%. The remaining 43% are undecided or mum on the subject.
No clear winner in the race for power
Contrary to the clear preference for an SPD-led cabinet ahead of the 2021 election, there's currently no clear frontrunner for the future government leadership. A whopping 37% yearn for an SPD gov, while a nail-biting 39% are hankering for a CDU-led one. Curiouser and curiouser, eh?
The AfD and right-wing extremism
69% of the people want the AfD to stay in the right-wing extremist category, which aligns with the suspended assessment by the domestic intelligence agency. Unsurprisingly, most of the AfD supporters have their doubts about this label, and 83% don't care about the party being stamped as right-wing as long as they talk the talk.
The next state election will go down on March 22, 2026. So, keep a keen eye on those polls and party promises to make an informed choice! The survey results are based on a comprehensive poll by Infratest Dimap amongst 1,140 eligible voters from Rhineland-Palatinate between May 27 and June 3, 2025. Stay tuned, folks — we'll be diving into more juicy political tidbits soon! Y'all take care! 🤟🏼
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