AfD on the advance: only 1 percent behind the CDU!

AfD on the advance: only 1 percent behind the CDU!

Deutschland - The political landscape in Germany faces a remarkable change. According to current polls carried out by the research group elections, the Union parties CDU and CSU lose approval. In particular, the pressure on the CDU chairman Friedrich Merz is growing, while the AfD continuously catches up and is only one percentage point behind the CDU. This is reported by various media, including oe24.at/welt/umfrage-bieben-fast-gleba-mit-der-cdu/628832671" Class = "source_1"> oe24

In the latest trend barometer from RTL, the following picture arises: The CDU/CSU comes to 25 percent (minus 1), while the AfD records a historical climb with 24 percent (plus 1). According to further placements, the SPD reaches 15 percent, the green 12 percent, the left 10 percent and the FDP and the BSW each. With 6 percent, the votes on other parties are eliminated. The AfD could thus become the strongest force in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany for the first time in the surveys.

Current survey values

In addition to the current figures, the research group elections make a distinction between the "political mood" and the "projection". While in the political mood the answers to the Sunday question are viewed by gender, age and education, projections relate to adapted data with regard to basic political beliefs and party bindings. The internet provider Wahlrecht.de indicates that the surveys are reflected on how the votes would be distributed if the Bundestag election would be.

The latest survey results from March 21, 2025 clearly show the current values: CDU/CSU is 24 percent, the SPD is 18 percent, while the Greens reach 17 percent. The AfD is also 17 percent. Other parties, such as the FDP and the Left, are represented at 4 percent and 12 percent in voting favor. At the same time, there are 17.5 percent undecided and also 17.5 percent non-voters. Historically, the CDU/CSU survey values continued to deteriorate in 2025. Compared to the surveys in January, in which the CDU/CSU was still 29 percent, the decline is clear.

Future view and political debates

The continued decline in the CDU and the entire conservative spectrum leads to intensive discussions within the party about the future strategy and orientation. Friedrich Merz is at the center of these debates because the pressure on him increases to regain the voter base. However, the AfD, which increases strongly, could change the political balance in Germany and could possibly question the dominance of the traditional parties.