AfD reaches record high in Brandenburg – Left Party is on par with CDU
A new opinion poll has sent shockwaves through German politics, showing the *AfD* (Alternative für Deutschland / Alternative for Germany) reaching a record 37% support in the state of *Brandenburg*.
If a state election were held now, the AfD would clearly emerge as the strongest party, far ahead of the governing *SPD* (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands / Social Democratic Party of Germany), led by Minister-President *Dietmar Woidke*. The SPD currently stands at 22%, marking a significant decline compared to previous election results.
According to the survey by *Infratest dimap* for *rbb* (Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg / Berlin-Brandenburg Broadcasting), the AfD gained two percentage points compared to the last poll in December 2025, while the SPD remained unchanged. Compared to the 2024 state election, the AfD has grown dramatically.
The *CDU* (Christlich Demokratische Union / Christian Democratic Union) and *Die Linke* (The Left Party) are tied in third place at 12% each. While the CDU has remained relatively stable, the Left Party has made a remarkable comeback, significantly increasing its support despite currently not being represented in the *Landtag* (state parliament) of Brandenburg.
The *Grünen* (Green Party) stand at 6%, enough to cross the crucial 5% threshold required for parliamentary representation. Meanwhile, the *BSW* (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht / Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance) has dropped to 4%, meaning it would fail to enter parliament if elections were held today.
The poll also reveals widespread dissatisfaction with Brandenburg’s current SPD-CDU coalition government. Only 28% of residents say they are satisfied with the coalition, while 62% express dissatisfaction. Many voters are skeptical about the government’s ability to improve key issues such as education, public safety, immigration, and the economy.
Despite the coalition’s weak approval ratings, Minister-President Dietmar Woidke remains the state’s most popular politician. Around 57% of respondents support him staying in office until the next scheduled state election in 2029, while 31% believe leadership should be handed over earlier.
The survey was conducted between June 18 and June 22 among 1,159 eligible voters in Brandenburg. As with all polls, results reflect public opinion at the time of the survey and are not a guarantee of future election outcomes.