Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany – With the state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania approaching on September 20,
the latest opinion polls show a clear and consistent lead for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
This comes amidst a political landscape undergoing significant changes
and a sharp decline for traditional parties, particularly the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The Alternative for Germany party makes a leap in opinion polls
In this context, the latest opinion poll conducted by the INSA Institute
for the widely circulated Bild newspaper revealed that the Alternative
for Germany (AfD) party maintained a high level of support at 36%,
a significant jump compared to the 16.7% it garnered in the 2021 state elections.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) came in second with 33%.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) suffered heavy losses, with its support falling below 7%.
As for the other parties, the Left Party held steady at 11%, while the Greens remained at the critical 5% mark.
Details of the “Infratest-Dimap” Institute indicators
Another poll conducted by the Infratest-Dimap institute for the public broadcaster ARD showed the Alternative
for Germany (AfD) party at 38%, a three-point increase compared to previous polls.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) remained at 33%, and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at 7%.
Despite the AfD’s lead in the polls, 55% of respondents preferred a Social Democratic-led government.
The current state premier, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), also enjoys widespread popularity, with 59% of voters opting to re-elect her.
Widespread criticism and a storm of internal anger
These developments cast a heavy shadow and intensify the political
pressure on the German Chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
He is already facing widespread criticism and a storm of internal anger
following his party’s resounding defeat in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections.
Furthermore, the wave of dissent has spread to the party branch in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,
with the branch’s vice chairman, Tino Schumann, explicitly calling on the federal leadership to take responsibility and resign.
