Recent polling data indicates a significant shift in voter preferences in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, just five months before the state parliamentary election. According to a survey conducted by the Institute for Opinion Research (Insa) and reported by Bild am Sonntag, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) currently holds a lead over the incumbent Social Democratic Party (SPD).
Should an election occur this Sunday, the CDU is projected to receive 27% of the vote, solidifying its position as the leading party. This represents a slight decrease of one percentage point compared to a similar survey conducted at the end of March. The SPD, meanwhile, stands at 22%, potentially jeopardizing its ability to retain control of the state government.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has also seen a surge in support, now polling at 23%, marking an increase of four percentage points over the past six months and positioning them as the second-strongest party. The Green Party, currently in a coalition government, remains relatively stable at nine percent. The Free Democratic Party (FDP), also part of the governing coalition, is predicted to fall below the threshold required for parliamentary representation, polling at four percent. The findings suggest a dynamic political landscape and potential for significant changes in the composition of the next Rhineland-Palatinate parliament.