politics
April 27, 2026
AfD tops German poll at 28% as CDU/CSU trails in latest poll
Germany’s AfD has hit a record 28% in a new INSA poll, overtaking Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU bloc as the coalition struggles to secure majority support
TL;DR
- AfD party now leads in popularity with 28% of the vote in a Bild/INSA poll.
- Chancellor Merz’s CDU/CSU bloc follows with 24%, a decrease in support compared to previous polls.
- The ruling coalition partner, Social Democrats (SPD), maintained 14% approval.
- A governing majority would require at least 45% of the vote, necessitating potential alliances.
- Approval ratings for Merz’s coalition have steadily declined since coming to power.
- Critics blame the chancellor for failing to improve the German economy, which experienced low growth and recession.
- A YouGov poll indicated 79% of Germans are dissatisfied with the ruling government's performance.
- Chancellor Merz was recently rated Europe's most unpopular leader with a 76% disapproval rating.
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