German far-right party AfD regains 20% support in latest poll
A recent survey by the German market research institute INSA has shown that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has regained support, exceeding the 20% mark for the first time since February 2024. The party, which has been a dominant force in German politics, increased its support by one percentage point compared to the previous week, now standing at 20.5%.
This marks a significant return to the party’s pre-controversy levels, when it enjoyed a strong following in January 2024, with 22.5% of the public’s support.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), remain the strongest force in German politics, with a combined 31% of the public’s support, unchanged from the previous week.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has maintained its position as the third-strongest force, with 16.5% of the public’s support, a 0.5 percentage point increase from the previous week.
The Greens, led by Robert Habeck, have lost ground, dropping by 0.5 percentage points to 12%, and are no longer a viable option for a coalition government.
The Free Democratic Party (FDP), which has been a key partner in the current government, has lost significant support, dropping by 1.5 percentage points to 3.5%, and is at risk of failing to regain a seat in the Bundestag.
The Left Party has improved, increasing its support by one percentage point to 4%, while the Bavarian State Party (BSW) has lost one percentage point, now standing at 7%.
The poll, conducted by INSA, surveyed 2,004 people between December 27 and 30.