The current survey data, gathered between June 30 and July 6, 2026, shows the AfD still leading in voter favorability, according to measurements by Forsa for the RTL and ntv broadcasters. The AfD holds at 26 percent, continuing to be four percentage points ahead of the Union, which registered 22 percent. The Greens secured third place with 15 percent, while the SPD and the Left Party both achieved 12 percent. The FDP remains at 4 percent.
A notable feature across the polls is the high proportion of non-voters and undecided individuals, currently standing at 27 percent. This figure is significantly higher than the rate observed for the 2025 Federal Election, meaning that more than one in four eligible voters is currently politically unbound.
In terms of perceived political competency, little movement was observed compared to the previous week. Thirteen percent of voters trust the Union to best handle the problems in Germany, a one percentage point decrease from the prior week. The AfD remains steady at 12 percent, while the Greens gained one percentage point to reach 7 percent. The SPD and the Left Party both maintained 6 percent support, with overall trust in political parties remaining low, as 54 percent of citizens currently do not trust any party to effectively solve the nation’s issues.
Satisfaction with the work of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) continues to decline. Only 14 percent of the German public are currently satisfied with his performance, a further one percentage point drop. Conversely, 84 percent evaluate his work critically. Even among the Union’s supporters, approval remains cautious at 48 percent. Support for the Chancellor is minimal among fans of the SPD (19 percent), Greens (7 percent), Left Party (3 percent), and AfD (1 percent).
Economically, the outlook for the German people remains distinctly pessimistic. Currently, only 14 percent anticipate an improvement in Germany’s economic situation. In contrast, 64 percent expect the economy to worsen, while 19 percent forecast no change. This indicates a slight deepening of the negative economic mood compared to the previous week; overall economic pessimism remains high. The data on party preferences, Chancellor satisfaction, and economic expectations was based on a sample of 2,502 respondents, while 1,004 individuals were polled regarding political competency.
