AfD Achieves All-Time High in Polls as Union Faces Significant Decline
Recent Insa survey shows Alternative for Germany at 24.5%, equal with the Union party, as dissatisfaction grows among voters.
A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Insa, commissioned by a major newspaper, indicates that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached a historic high in voter support, matching the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at 24.5%.
This figure reflects a gain of one percentage point for the AfD, while the Union has experienced a drop of two points since the last survey.
The data was collected between April 4 and April 7, 2025, with over 2,000 respondents participating in the representative poll.
Previously, in the last polling round, the AfD registered slightly lower at 23.5%.
The current level of support signifies the highest recorded for the party to date.
The Union's loss places it at a comparable approval rating to that of March 2022, signaling a notable shift in public sentiment.
Insa’s CEO, Hermann Binkert, noted a general skepticism among voters regarding the direction proposed in the current coalition agreement between the Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
The broader polling results are as follows:
- Union: 24.5% (down 2 points)
- AfD: 24.5% (up 1 point)
- SPD: 16% (up 0.5 points)
- Greens: 10.5% (down 1.5 points)
- Left: 10.5% (unchanged)
- Other parties (BSW): 4.5% (unchanged)
- Free Democratic Party (FDP): 4% (up 0.5 points)
- Other: 5.5% (up 1.5 points)
The AfD had previously secured 20.8% of the votes in the federal elections held on February 23, 2025, where it emerged as the second-strongest party.
Data from various polling organizations corroborates the recent trends in support for the AfD, which has seen a steady increase since the election date.
Different institutes give the AfD approval ratings ranging from 21% to 25%.
The Insa survey reflects a significant moment in Germany's political landscape, highlighting shifting allegiances and increased competition for voter support among established parties.
In related developments, the CDU’s Harz district chapter in Saxony-Anhalt has called for the repeal of the party’s 2018 resolution that precludes collaboration with the AfD.
This decision arises amid considerable unrest within the East German local party ranks following poor electoral performances.
The Harz district has emphasized that dissatisfaction is widespread among the voter base, leading to calls for party reforms including a member vote on coalition agreements and a reassessment of the party's stance towards the AfD.
Current leadership from the Saxony-Anhalt state party maintains a firm line against any cooperation with the AfD or the Left Party.
This figure reflects a gain of one percentage point for the AfD, while the Union has experienced a drop of two points since the last survey.
The data was collected between April 4 and April 7, 2025, with over 2,000 respondents participating in the representative poll.
Previously, in the last polling round, the AfD registered slightly lower at 23.5%.
The current level of support signifies the highest recorded for the party to date.
The Union's loss places it at a comparable approval rating to that of March 2022, signaling a notable shift in public sentiment.
Insa’s CEO, Hermann Binkert, noted a general skepticism among voters regarding the direction proposed in the current coalition agreement between the Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
The broader polling results are as follows:
- Union: 24.5% (down 2 points)
- AfD: 24.5% (up 1 point)
- SPD: 16% (up 0.5 points)
- Greens: 10.5% (down 1.5 points)
- Left: 10.5% (unchanged)
- Other parties (BSW): 4.5% (unchanged)
- Free Democratic Party (FDP): 4% (up 0.5 points)
- Other: 5.5% (up 1.5 points)
The AfD had previously secured 20.8% of the votes in the federal elections held on February 23, 2025, where it emerged as the second-strongest party.
Data from various polling organizations corroborates the recent trends in support for the AfD, which has seen a steady increase since the election date.
Different institutes give the AfD approval ratings ranging from 21% to 25%.
The Insa survey reflects a significant moment in Germany's political landscape, highlighting shifting allegiances and increased competition for voter support among established parties.
In related developments, the CDU’s Harz district chapter in Saxony-Anhalt has called for the repeal of the party’s 2018 resolution that precludes collaboration with the AfD.
This decision arises amid considerable unrest within the East German local party ranks following poor electoral performances.
The Harz district has emphasized that dissatisfaction is widespread among the voter base, leading to calls for party reforms including a member vote on coalition agreements and a reassessment of the party's stance towards the AfD.
Current leadership from the Saxony-Anhalt state party maintains a firm line against any cooperation with the AfD or the Left Party.
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