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AfD Surges in Polls, Tying with CDU/CSU Amidst Trust Issues for Merz

AfD Surges in Polls, Tying with CDU/CSU Amidst Trust Issues for Merz

Recent survey shows AfD's rise in popularity as CDU/CSU's approval dwindles.
In a recent poll conducted by the Insa Institute, the support for the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), under the leadership of Friedrich Merz, has experienced a notable decline.

The CDU/CSU's approval rating stands at 24.5%, which represents a decrease of two percentage points from the previous week, placing them in a tie with the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a party known for its far-right positions.

The AfD recorded an increase of one percentage point, achieving a new all-time high in voter support.

In contrast, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) witnessed a slight improvement in its approval ratings, gaining half a percentage point to reach 16%.

Meanwhile, the Green Party experienced a loss, dropping by 1.5 percentage points to garner 10.5%, tying with the Left Party, which maintained its current level of support.

The coalition led by Sahra Wagenknecht, known as Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), remained steady at 4.5%.

The Free Democratic Party (FDP) also registered an improvement, gaining 0.5 percentage points to reach a support level of 4%.

These fluctuations in voter sentiment are occurring against the backdrop of ongoing challenges in the formation of a government, which appears to be affecting the CDU/CSU's perceived stability and trust among voters.
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