After attack in Magdeburg: Political upheavals and new surveys!

After attack in Magdeburg: Political upheavals and new surveys!

On December 20, 2024, a tragic attack occurred to the Christmas market in Magdeburg, where five people were killed and over 200 others were injured. As a result, the discussion about the necessary changes in the law in the area of ​​internal security has gained intensity, also supported by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD). The AfD organized a rally in Magdeburg to request a turn in migration policy.

like merkur.de reported the survey results of the opinion research institute Insa, carried out from 20th, from 20th Until December 23, 2024, that the attack has caused slight changes in the political mood. The CDU/CSU remains the strongest force with 31%, but has lost 0.5%. The SPD, also with a decline of 0.5%, is 16%. The AfD remains stable at 19.5%, while the Greens increase 1% to 12.5%. The left also increases by 0.5% and reaches 3%. The FDP remains unchanged at 5%, as does the Alliance for Social Wende (BSW) with 8%. There is no majority for a black and green coalition in the current survey; Considerable coalitions could be a Union with the SPD or a government of Union, Greens and FDP.

election surveys and political mood

A look at the politician ranking shows changes, such as 4th place for Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and 6th place for Friedrich Merz (CDU), who had to accept a loss. Alice Weidel (AfD) records the greatest jump and ends up in 14th place. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor, has slipped to 18th place, while Nancy Faeser ranks 19th. However, the election surveys only reflect the opinion at the time of the survey and are affected with uncertainties.