ZDF-Umfrage: Mehrheit lehnt AfD-geführte Regierung im Osten ab

A clear majority of Germans oppose an AfD-led government in a German state following the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, according to the latest ZDF "Politbarometer" from the election research group. Just under two-thirds (64 percent) of respondents would find it unfavorable if the AfD were to appoint a Minister-President in Eastern Germany following the elections.

In the West of the country, the disapproval stood at 66 percent, while in the East, it was 53 percent. Federally, 23 percent would find an AfD Minister-President good, while 11 percent would be indifferent. A majority of respondents (60 percent) also expect poorer politics in the respective state if the AfD were to govern there.

Meanwhile, 17 percent anticipate better politics, while another 17 percent foresee no significant difference. Overwhelmingly, 61 percent of respondents believe the CDU's stance against political cooperation with the AfD is correct, while 37 percent disagree. In contrast, only 34 percent support the CDU's exclusion from the Left, while 62 percent find it incorrect.

Three state elections are scheduled for next month: one in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6th, two weeks later in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the election of the Berlin parliament. The Mannheim research group surveyed 1,319 eligible voters via phone and online between August 17th and 19th for the ZDF "Politbarometer". The statistical error tolerance is around +/- three percent points for an opinion share of 40 percent and +/- two percent points for an opinion share of 10 percent. The data are described as representative by the institute.