A recent ZDF Politbarometer survey reveals shifting voter preferences and declining satisfaction with the German government. The survey indicates a slight decrease in support for the conservative bloc comprised of the CDU and CSU, which now stands at 27 percent, a drop of two percentage points from February’s results.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum, reaching 24 percent, an increase of two points. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains stable at 15 percent. The Green Party has experienced a minor setback, now at 11 percent, representing a one-point loss. The Left Party has seen a slight increase to 11 percent. Both the BSW and FDP parties are significantly below the five percent threshold, registering at three percent each. A further six percent of respondents indicated support for other parties.
Public satisfaction with the current government coalition has notably decreased. Only 49 percent now rate the coalition’s work as generally positive, representing an eleven-point decline. The approval rating for Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has also fallen, now matching the coalition’s rating. A minority of 41 percent believe the current black-red coalition performs better than the previous “traffic light” coalition.
The ongoing dispute surrounding the postponed Constitutional Court election continues to resonate with voters. Nearly half (48%) of those surveyed believe that the conservative bloc should, in fact, participate in the election of candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf. Only 14 percent expect the SPD to propose an alternative candidate, while 19 percent favor Brosius-Gersdorf’s voluntary withdrawal.