Recent polling data indicates a shift in voter sentiment within Germany, following disagreements over judicial appointments within the governing coalition. The latest Sonntagstrend, conducted weekly by the opinion research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” reveals a slight decline in support for the conservative CDU/CSU alliance. Currently, CDU/CSU registers at 27 percent, a one-percentage-point decrease from the previous week’s figures.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to gain momentum, now standing at 24 percent, a mere three points behind the leading CDU/CSU. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains stable at 15 percent. The BSW (Basis Sorge) party is showing signs of growth, increasing its support by one percentage point and now at five percent, a level that would potentially allow it to enter the Bundestag. The Green Party and the Left Party maintain their standing at 11 percent each. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) remains at 3 percent, while other parties collectively garner 4 percent.
The survey, conducted between July 14th and 18th, 2025, involved a sample size of 1,205 individuals. This data reflects a period of political transition and highlights evolving voter preferences within the German electorate.