6 Aug, 11:03··

AfD leads in German polls.

ZEIT Online

Recent polls show the AfD party is getting more votes in Germany. People are considering letting the AfD participate in decisions. This is causing worry about German politics.

The ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll shows the AfD is ahead of the CDU. The AfD’s score reached 28 percent in some polls. The CDU is losing support. People are open to working with the AfD on a case-by-case basis. This shift is happening before upcoming state and national elections. MEP Damian Boeselager believes the EU is making a mistake by not addressing the AfD’s rise.

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Highlights

AfD Leads in Polls

Recent polls show the AfD party increasing its lead in Germany.

AfD Gains Over CDU

The ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll shows the AfD increasing its lead over the CDU.

AfD’s Rising Support

The AfD increased its score, achieving its highest value in the poll.

Widen Gap in Opinion

The ARD-»Deutschlandtrend« poll shows a widening gap between the AfD and the Union party.

September Elections Key

The AfD is expected to make significant gains in the September elections.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • The AfD is increasing its lead in German polls.
  • Public opinion is shifting towards allowing the AfD to participate in decision-making.
  • The CDU is losing support in German polls.
  • The AfD is leading in German opinion polls at 28 percent.
Sources disagree
The reason for the AfD’s rise

Economic stagnation and lack of reforms are driving the AfD’s popularity.

Damian Boeselager

The AfD’s support is due to a shift in German political preferences.

FAZ

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The appropriate response to the AfD’s rise

The EU should treat the AfD seriously and verify compliance with EU values.

Damian Boeselager

There is no need for a specific response to the AfD’s rise.

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