Merz in the crisis: AfD overtakes Union - alarm level red for the CDU!

Merz in the crisis: AfD overtakes Union - alarm level red for the CDU!

Deutschland - The pressure on CDU boss Friedrich Merz increases after current surveys have significantly increased public support for the AfD. According to an internal forecast, which is reported by TAG24 lie in front of the Union. This represents an alarming development for Merz and the entire Union.

In a nationwide survey by the Insa opinion research institute, which was carried out on behalf of "Bild", the AfD now reached 24 percent and is therefore on par with the CDU and CSU. This is the highest value that the AfD has so far reached. The Union has lost 4.5 percentage points since the Bundestag election, while the AfD was able to get 3 points in the same time, such as DW reported.

tense coalition climate

The situation is particularly critical during the ongoing coalition negotiations between the Union and the SPD. CDUs top negotiators emphasize three essential points: time, topics and staff. An urgent appeal demands rapid decisions because the coalition agreement should clearly bear the CDU/CSU manuscript. Minister are asked to enforce core topics against the SPD, while Merz expresses that the impression is that the SPD get more than it is entitled.

The coalition talks are further difficult by the Union's survey low. Political scientist Werner Patzelt warns that the CDU could "continue to smear" if Merz should not react quickly and quickly to the pressure. He sees an "open revolt" in the room if there is no clear course against the center-left positions of the SPD.

disappointment about the Union

The Union's voter bond suffers considerably. A majority of the voters perceive the Union's change of course as a voter deception. In particular, the displeasure of the Union's debt program and the associated change of Basic Law have unsettled many citizens. SPD boss Saskia Esken emphasizes the need to achieve a result-oriented result in order to weaken the AfD, as in a report by Welt can be read.

In order to further complicate the situation, additional surveys show that the Union has not only lost its position compared to the AfD, but also in relation to the SPD. The current survey gives the SPD a voice share of 16 percent, which means a decline compared to the election in February, while the Greens have dropped to 11 percent and the left also increases to 11 percent.

The need to develop a strategy becomes more urgent. Alexander Dobrindt from the CSU emphasizes that one should concentrate on the negotiations. Union negotiator Jens Spahn demands that you regain lost trust. The more the surveys draw the image of a strong AfD, the more the Union is under pressure.