A recent survey by Forsa has shown a resurgence in public support for the Union, with the CDU and CSU gaining a point and reaching 28 percent of the vote. In contrast, the AfD has lost a point and now stands at 23 percent, while the SPD, Greens and FDP have remained stable at 14, 11 and 4 percent, respectively. The Left Party has dropped to 10 percent and the BSW has gained a point to reach 4 percent.
The survey also found that the Union has seen a significant increase in perceived competence, with 27 percent of respondents rating them as capable of solving the country’s problems, the highest level since early March. The AfD, on the other hand, has seen a decline to 10 percent, while the SPD, Greens and Left Party have remained steady at 7, 5 and 5 percent, respectively. A significant 44 percent of respondents do not trust any party to address the country’s problems.
The survey also indicated a slight improvement in economic sentiment, with 29 percent of respondents expecting an improvement in the economic situation, a one-point increase from the previous week. Meanwhile, 47 percent expect a deterioration and 23 percent anticipate no change.
The approval rating of Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also seen a rise, with 43 percent of respondents expressing satisfaction with his work, a three-point increase. The approval rate is particularly high among CDU/CSU and SPD supporters, at 80 and 59 percent, respectively. In contrast, the approval rate is much lower among Greens, Left and AfD supporters, at 41, 20 and 11 percent, respectively.
The survey was conducted from June 10 to 16, 2025 and is based on a sample of 2,502 respondents. The data on satisfaction with Merz was collected from June 12 to 13 and is based on a sample of 1,006 respondents.