Recent polling data indicates a shift in voter preference within Germany, with the center-right CDU/CSU alliance regaining the lead The weekly “Sonntagstrend” poll, conducted by the Insa Institute for “Bild am Sonntag” reveals that 26% of respondents would currently vote for either the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) or the Christian Social Union (CSU), marking a one percentage point increase from the previous week
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains its position as the second most favored party, remaining steady at 25% Following are the Social Democratic Party (SPD) with 15% and both the Green Party and the Left Party, each recording 11% support – all figures unchanged from the prior week’s survey
Smaller parties – the BSW and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) – are currently projected to fall short of parliamentary representation, receiving 4% and 3% respectively Other parties collectively garner 5% of the vote, an increase of one percentage point
The poll was conducted between August 25th and 29th, 2025, with a sample size of 1,202 individuals