AfD tops another German state poll, Merz’s CDU crashes to historic low
Germany's AfD party has won the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Merz's Christian Democratic Union. This outcome underscores growing voter dissatisfaction concerning economic challenges and migration policies. Many voters were also swayed by their opposition to Berlin's stance on Ukraine. Mainstream political parties continue to shut the AfD…
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party topped the polls in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany's latest state election, marking a significant setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The AfD secured 38.3% of the vote, surpassing the SPD's 35.4%, while the CDU's performance was the worst in a state election since 1949, with only 4.9%.
This result adds pressure on Merz, whose government has faced criticism over economic issues, high living costs, and proposed reforms. The AfD's growing popularity, particularly in eastern Germany, stems from concerns over migration, living costs, and Germany's support for Ukraine. Despite this, the AfD remains excluded from government due to a political firewall maintained by Germany's mainstream parties.
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