Election poll: CDU/CSU and AfD neck and neck:
According to an election poll, people in Germany are rather disappointed with the federal government ...
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Union and AfD Neck and Neck in Latest PollA December YouGov survey shows both parties at 26%, with citizens largely dissatisfied with government reforms.
Key FactsDec 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The latest poll indicates a tie between CDU/CSU and AfD at 26% each, with AfD gaining one percentage point since November.
- SPD support remains steady at 14%, while the Greens increase to 12% and the Left decreases to 10%.
- A majority of 56% consider the coalition's cooperation poor, with only 14% expressing a positive view of their teamwork.
- Sixty percent of respondents feel the government has enacted too few reforms, a concern also shared by many Union and SPD supporters.
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Key FactsBerlin Poll: CDU Leads, SPD and AfD Tied
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Key FactsAfD Gains Support Amid Societal Discontent
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