German election: Merz's conservatives slide in YouGov poll DW 02/18/2025
Briefly

As Germany approaches its parliamentary elections, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc has seen a drop in support to 27%, the worst showing since August 2023, according to a new YouGov poll. Friedrich Merz remains the leading candidate for chancellor, despite this decline. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now polling in second place, while the incumbent Social Democrats (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, are closely behind. Additionally, the socialists and Greens are also part of the changing political landscape as the election draws near.
With the election just days away, the CDU/CSU bloc's support has fallen to 27%, marking their lowest result in recent months, while the AfD now ranks second.
The latest YouGov poll indicates Friedrich Merz remains the conservative frontrunner for chancellor, despite the CDU/CSU's declining popularity ahead of the elections.
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