Voter survey shows: AfD seems polarized, Left is gaining popularity!

Voter survey shows: AfD seems polarized, Left is gaining popularity!

The 2025 federal election caused astonishment in Germany: the AfD achieved a record result and is celebrated as the second strongest force, while the SPD fell to its worst result in the federal government. Current surveys by Infratest dimap and the elections research group show that a clear majority of voters are against the AfD's participation in government. According to Infratest dimap, 70 percent perceive a possible coalition as negative, while 74 percent of the elections research group reject cooperation between the Union and the AfD. Even before the election, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz ruled out such cooperation because the AfD was being monitored by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Age, gender and voter behavior

Particular attention was paid to the age and gender differences in the votes. Among those over 60, 38 percent voted for the Union, while the Left is clearly superior among those under 30 at 24 percent. The AfD received 21 percent among young voters. Interestingly, figures from Infratest dimap show that 23 percent of male voters and only 17 percent of female voters voted for the AfD. The SPD, on the other hand, is doing better with women, while the Left can score points with socially disadvantaged voters. For 42 percent of those surveyed, the Left is the only party that actually makes policy for people with low incomes, according to the analysis.

Despite the weak reputation of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is supported by only 30 percent of voters, the Union under Merz has the trust of 43 percent of those surveyed. However, only 37 percent believe that Merz would do better as chancellor than Scholz. The survey also shows that migration and economic issues are top issues for voters, with Union policies seen as positive by 48 percent of voters. In contrast, the majority of voters blame the SPD for stagnating trust in social justice, which represents a huge downturn in sentiment for the Social Democrats. The Elections research group reports strong distrust of the SPD with only 26 percent credibility in terms of social justice. These are all important results of this election that could turn the political landscape in Germany upside down, as ZDF reported.