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AfD leads German polls with 28% national support as CDU/CSU hits five-year low

A recent INSA opinion poll indicates a significant shift in the German political landscape ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the leading party in national voting intentions with 28% support, marking a substantial increase from its 20.8% share in the 2025 federal elections.

In contrast, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc has seen a decline, falling to 20% support, which represents its lowest level since October 2021. In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD shows even stronger dominance, reaching 42% of voting intentions and holding a 20-point lead over the CDU.

Other party standings include the Greens at 13%, while the SPD and Die Linke are tied at 12% each. The FDP is currently polling at the 5% threshold required to enter parliament, whereas the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) sits at 3%.

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AfD · Alternative for Germany · CDU · CDU/CSU · CSU · Christian Democratic Union · Christian Social Union · Friedrich Merz · Germany · Insa · Saxony-Anhalt

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