The national conservative Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has emerged as the strongest party in German politics in a new survey, securing 26% support ahead of the CDU/CSU (Union), which stands at 25.5%.
The INSA poll, conducted for Bild between March 13th and 16th among 2,002 respondents, indicates a slight increase for both parties, with AfD gaining one percentage point and the Union rising by 0.5 points.
Meanwhile, the SPD remains at 15% and the Alliance 90/The Greens at 12%, while The Left slips slightly to 10.5%.
The FDP and BSW would fail to enter parliament based on current figures.
In terms of seat distribution, AfD would secure 184 seats, narrowly ahead of the Union with 180. The SPD would hold 106 seats, the Greens 85, and the Left 74. Notably, the current “black-red” coalition of Union and SPD would command only 45.6% of seats, falling short of a parliamentary majority.
At the same time, public opinion in Germany appears to be shifting on the question of cooperation between the Union and AfD. According to INSA data, only 40% of Germans still oppose CDU/CSU working with AfD in parliament when policy positions align. Meanwhile, 32% support such cooperation, and 13% say they are indifferent.
