Two new opinion polls released in April 2026 show the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading with 27 percent support [1].
The shift marks a significant political realignment in Germany, placing the AfD ahead of the traditional center-right CDU/CSU alliance for the first time in these rankings.
According to the data, the AfD currently holds 27 percent of voter support [1]. The CDU/CSU alliance follows with 24 percent [1]. This surge comes as backing for the coalition government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) has fallen to a new low [1].
While the polling reflects a nationwide trend, analysts have noted a particular focus on the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The regional dynamics are seen as a bellwether for the party's broader national momentum.
Ulrich Siegmund said "the whole of Germany" was watching the state's election [2]. The results in the east often signal larger shifts in the national political landscape, a pattern that is currently favoring the AfD.
The rise of the AfD occurs amid growing dissatisfaction with the current administration's policies. The party has capitalized on this sentiment to overtake the CDU/CSU in these latest surveys [1].
“The AfD currently holds 27 percent of voter support.”
The AfD's ascent to the top of the polls indicates a deepening crisis for the traditional center-right in Germany. By surpassing the CDU/CSU, the far-right party is no longer just a regional disruptor in the east but a primary contender for national power, reflecting a broader erosion of trust in Chancellor Merz's coalition government.
