The rating of the CDU/CSU bloc led by Merz has fallen to 19%, AfD is in the lead with 29%.
Quick Look
- According to a survey by the Insa Institute for the Bild newspaper, the rating of the CDU/CSU bloc under the leadership of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz fell to 19%.
- The Alternative for Germany party gained 29% and became the most popular.
- The survey was conducted from September 21 to 25 among 1,203 people with a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.
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Why It Matters
An Insa poll for the Bild newspaper shows changes in political preferences in Germany ahead of the Bundestag elections.
The rating of the CDU/CSU bloc under the leadership of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz fell to 19%, according to the results of a survey by the Insa Institute for the Bild newspaper.
As survey data show, if elections to the Bundestag were held this weekend, only 19% of respondents would vote for the CDU/CSU.
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party took first place in popularity, gaining 29%. The Green Party comes in third place with 15%, followed by the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) with 14%. The "left" party is in fifth place with 10% voter approval.
The survey was conducted from September 21 to 25 among 1,203 people. The statistical error of the results was 2.9 percentage points.
Open Questions
- How will ratings change by the time of the real elections?
- What factors influenced the growth of support for the AfD?
- Will other parties be able to regain lost ground?





