Survey: BSW clears five percent hurdle, Union only narrowly ahead of AfD.:
Several recent surveys have confirmed that citizens are dissatisfied with the ...
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BSW Hits Five Percent; Union Narrowly Beats AfDAn Insa poll from August 2025 places CDU/CSU at 26%, AfD at 25%, and SPD steady at 14.5%, reflecting shifting voter trends.
Key FactsAug 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A recent Insa survey for Bild reports CDU/CSU at 26 percent and AfD at 25 percent support.
- SPD maintains 14.5 percent, while Greens, Left, BSW, and FDP each gained half a percentage point.
- The previous week's RTL/ntv Trendbarometer showed AfD narrowly leading the Union with 26 to 24 percent.
- Polls only capture opinions at the survey time and face challenges due to declining party loyalty and quick voter decisions.
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