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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

German Coalition Faces Polling Crisis

Published: 2024-10-01

Germany's political landscape is facing significant shifts as recent polls reveal challenges for the ruling coalition.

The Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) are experiencing notable declines in voter support.

The Greens have dropped to 9.5%, marking their lowest point in nearly seven years, while the FDP stands at a mere 3.5%, risking their presence in the Bundestag.

Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) shows a slight recovery, gaining 1.5 percentage points to reach 15.5%.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to gain traction, now at 20%.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) also faces a slight decline, now at 32%.

These shifts indicate a weakened coalition, with the SPD, Greens, and FDP collectively falling short of a majority.

The political scene remains dynamic, with potential new alliances being considered to form a stable government.