According to the latest public opinion poll conducted in Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintained its lead with 28% of the vote. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) fell to 12%, trailing behind the Green Party. Dissatisfaction with Chancellor Merz's government also reached notable levels.

According to the poll by Insa research company, the AfD, despite losing one point, remained the strongest party with 28%. The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) alliance, on the other hand, came in second with 21%.

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) dropped one point to 12%. The Green Party, meanwhile, increased its vote share to 14%, surpassing the SPD. The combined vote share of the ruling Christian Union Parties (CDU/CSU) and the SPD remained at 33%. This figure is significantly below the 45% support they garnered in the 2025 general elections.

The poll results showed increasing dissatisfaction with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's personal performance. While 75% of participants stated they were dissatisfied with Merz's work, only 18% expressed a positive opinion. The dissatisfaction rate with the coalition government of the Christian Union Parties (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) was measured at 74%. The proportion of those satisfied with the government remained at 19%.

On the other hand, following the departure of Christian Union Parties (CDU/CSU) Parliamentary Group Leader Jens Spahn, Chancellor Friedrich Merz made changes in the government and party administration. In this context, Health Minister Nina Warken became the Head of the Chancellery. Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Secretary-General Carsten Linnemann will take over the Ministry of Health. State Minister for Digitalization Philipp Amthor will serve as State Minister responsible for relations with the states in the Chancellery.

Merz was reportedly planning to part ways with Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder. However, this change has not yet occurred because Fritz Güntzler, the CDU finance expert he considered as a replacement, declined to accept the position.

Baba Agency/BERLIN