German parties’ poll numbers shift ahead of potential election, survey finds
According to a recent survey by the Insa Institute, Germany’s two main parties, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), have seen shifts in public approval ahead of a hypothetical Bundestag election.
The CDU/CSU alliance is now projected to receive 26% of the vote, a one-point increase from the previous week, the “Bild” newspaper reported, citing the Insa Institute’s “Meinungstrend” poll. In contrast, the SPD has lost half a percentage point, dropping to 15.5%.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains steady at 24.5%, while the Green Party, the Left and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) have maintained their previous poll numbers. The smaller parties, collectively, have seen a 0.5% decline, now accounting for 5.5% of the vote.
Insa Institute’s CEO, Hermann Binkert, told the “Bild” that the CDU’s growing lead over the AfD is notable, but the gap still remains significant. He emphasized that, without the CDU, a government cannot be formed, but the party would need to partner with at least two other parties or the AfD to govern.
The Insa Institute’s poll, conducted from May 16 to 19, surveyed a total of 2,008 individuals.