In a recent poll conducted by Forsa for the broadcasters RTL and ntv, the SPD has made slight gains in popular support, climbing one point to reach 12 percent. Conversely, the Union has dropped a point, falling to 21 percent. The AfD remains the strongest force, maintaining an unchanged 27 percent. All other parties-the Greens (15 percent), the Left Party (11 percent), the FDP (5 percent), and BSW (3 percent)-held stable ratings compared to the previous week.
A significant trend observed in the survey remains the high proportion of non-voters and undecided individuals, currently standing at 26 percent. This figure is considerably higher than the non-voter rate projected for the 2025 federal election, indicating that more than a quarter of eligible voters remain politically uncommitted.
When asked which party is best positioned to handle the problems in Germany, the AfD slightly increased its lead, with 14 percent of respondents trusting it with the greatest political competence-a one-point rise from the preceding week. The Union held steady at 13 percent. The Greens followed with 7 percent, while the SPD and the Left Party both secured 5 percent. Despite minor shifts, distrust in political parties remains widespread, with 53 percent of citizens currently believing no party can best resolve the country’s issues.
Support for Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) remains at a very low level. Only 14 percent of German citizens are satisfied with his work, while 85 percent rate it critically. Approval is particularly poor among younger and working-age groups; only 9 percent of those aged 18-29, 30-44, and workers expressed satisfaction. Among self-employed individuals, support stands at just 10 percent. There is slightly better perception among those over 60 (20 percent) and pensioners (22 percent).
Economically, German expectations are extremely negative. Only 11 percent currently anticipate an improvement in the economic situation in Germany. In stark contrast, 65 percent expect the economic conditions to worsen, while 21 percent forecast an unchanged trend. Consequently, the overall economic mood remains similarly pessimistic to recent weeks.
These data were collected between June 9 and June 15, 2026, based on a sample of 2,500 respondents.
