AfD leads the polls while the Left Party declines in the latest German survey
The AfD continues to lead voter support according to a recent poll conducted by the Forsa research institute for RTL and ntv as part of the Trendbarometer. Between November 4 and 10, interviews were conducted with 2,503 people, and the results showed that the AfD remains the strongest force with 26% of voting intentions, while the CDU/CSU remains at 24%, trailing by just two points.
Support for the SPD reaches 14%, while the Left Party has lost one point, dropping to 11%. As for other parties, there has not been a significant change in support. The survey indicates a lack of public trust among voters in Germany, with 49% of citizens believing that no party has the political competence to address the country's problems.
Only 16% of participants believe that the CDU and CSU are the most capable of solving Germany's problems, which is a new low. At the same time, the AfD is achieving its highest approval rating so far at 15%, bringing it close to the CDU/CSU in terms of perceived political competence.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) continues to face significant public discontent, with 72% of Germans expressing dissatisfaction with his performance, marking a historic low for the third consecutive week. Only 25% evaluate his work positively, reflecting growing concerns about the effectiveness of the government.
Even among the CDU/CSU base, support continues to decline, with only 67% of party supporters expressing satisfaction. The survey highlights the volatile political landscape in Germany, with the AfD gaining strength while traditional parties struggle to maintain trust and credibility.