AfD reaches record high – Merz at lowest point of popularity

10/7/2025, 4:00 PM

The political trend in Germany continues to shift: According to a recent Insa survey, the AfD, with 26.5 percent, is clearly ahead of the Union (24.5 percent) for the first time. For the CDU and CSU, this is the weakest result in over three years.

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The ruling parties are also losing: The SPD falls to 14.5 percent, the Greens to 11 percent. The Left improves slightly to 11.5 percent and overtakes the Greens. FDP (3.5%) and BSW (4%) would still fail to clear the five-percent hurdle.

Merz loses support

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is more unpopular than ever according to the RTL/ntv trend barometer: 71 percent of Germans are dissatisfied with his work – a new high. Only 26 percent express approval. Even among Union supporters, support has decreased.

Coalition without a Majority

Together, the Union and SPD would only reach around 39 percent, far from a governing majority. Political observers see the AfD on the rise, while the established parties continue to lose support.

The data is based on surveys by Insa (Sept. 30–Oct. 6, 2025, 2001 respondents) and Forsa commissioned by RTL/ntv.

The AfD reaches new record levels, while Chancellor Merz and the Union continue to lose support. The political balance of power in Germany is shifting – with growing risks for the stability of the governing coalition.

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