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AfD becomes Germany's strongest party as CDU/CSU hits historic low

Recent YouGov polling indicates a significant shift in the German political landscape. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the strongest political party nationwide, securing 29 percent support, a one-percentage-point increase from August.

In contrast, the CDU/CSU union has experienced a historical decline, falling to 18 percent support, representing a two-percentage-point drop since August. Other party standings include the Greens at 16 percent, the SPD at 13 percent, the Linke at 10 percent, the FDP at 5 percent, and the BSW at 4 percent.

Public perception regarding the AfD remains divided; while 59 percent of respondents characterize the party as right-wing extremist, there is a notable shift in attitudes toward the ‘firewall’ (Brandmauer). Approximately 51 percent of respondents now believe that other political parties should not fundamentally rule out cooperation with the AfD, up from 44 percent in August.

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AfD · CDU/CSU · Friedrich Merz · Germany · SPD · YouGov

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