The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached a new recorded peak in voter support, according to recent polling by the Institute for Opinion Research (Insa). The institute measured this support across 1,203 individuals surveyed between April 20 and April 24, 2026, for the “Sonntagstrend” a weekly poll published for “Bild am Sonntag”. The survey asked respondents how they would vote if the federal election were to take place the following Sunday.
Nationally, the AfD garnered 28% of support, marking the highest figure the major research institute has ever reported for the party. This figure represents a one percentage point increase compared to the prior week’s poll.
In contrast, the Union remains stable at 24%, increasing the margin between them and the AfD to four percentage points. Meanwhile, the Greens saw a drop of one percentage point, falling to 12%. The SPD held steady at 14%, and Die Linke maintained its support at 11%. The BSW and FDP both remained at 3% and would fail to meet the 5% threshold required for parliamentary entry. The remaining parties account for 5% of the votes.
Collectively, votes spread across parties below the 5% threshold amount to 11%. Consequently, achieving a majority in parliament requires at least 45% of the vote. If collaboration with the AfD is ruled out, a viable governing coalition would realistically need to be formed by three major parties. Based on the current data, potential three-way alliances include the Union, SPD, and Greens (totaling 50%), or the Union, SPD, and Die Linke (totaling 49%). Notably, the combined support for the Greens and Die Linke surpasses that of the Union.
