The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains its position as the leading political force in the nation, securing 26% of voter preference according to the latest Forsa poll. While the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has managed a slight recovery, climbing to 25%, it remains narrowly behind the AfD, highlighting a persistent shift in the German political landscape. The Social Democrats (SPD) remain static at 14%, followed by the Green Party (12%), the Left Party (11%) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) at a modest 3%.
This week’s survey reveals a significant downturn for the breakaway Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), a party formed specifically around its leader’s criticisms of mainstream economic policy. Following Wagenknecht’s announced departure from the party leadership, BSW has dipped below the 3% threshold, rendering it statistically insignificant and preventing its numerical representation in the Forsa data. The situation mirrors that previously experienced by the FDP, signaling potential collapse for a party heavily reliant on a single figure.
The findings further expose deepening unease with the leadership of CDU leader Friedrich Merz. A concerning 73% of respondents express dissatisfaction with his performance, marking the lowest approval rating since he assumed the chancellorship. Only 25% view his work positively and even within his own conservative base, support is demonstrably eroding. The data underscores a growing perception that Merz is failing to resonate with the electorate, fueling questions about the CDU’s ability to mount a viable challenge to the AfD’s dominance. This prolonged period of negative sentiment raises fundamental anxieties regarding the stability and direction of German politics and the capacity of established parties to address the concerns driving voter realignment. The poll, conducted between November 11th and 17th, 2025, surveyed 2,502 individuals.
