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CDU support slumps under Merz ahead of eastern German state elections

Polls show CDU at record lows under Friedrich Merz, with AfD projected at 38% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A political scientist warns AfD is 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' despite counterintelligence not classifying it as far-right. The outcome could destabilize Merz's federal government.

Rzeczpospolita1 day agoDECredibility 29%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score6.9

Confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#germany #cdu #afd #elections #merz #polls

Locations

Mecklenburg-VorpommernRostock

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Part of 2 situations

activePolitics13h ago

AfD Surges in German State Elections, National Political Landscape Shifts

The far-right AfD has achieved significant electoral victories in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, and leads polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, indicating a substantial shift in German regional politics. National support for the AfD has reached a record 30%, surpassing the CDU/CSU, which is experiencing record lows under Chancellor Merz. The full implications for federal coalition dynamics and policy direction remain uncertain, but the trend suggests a continued rightward shift.

↑ escalating·7 signals·DE, TRScore 6.1

activePoliticsGeopolitics4h ago