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German poll: AfD leads at 29%, FDP returns to 5% threshold, Left Party rises to 11%
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According to an Insa poll for Bild am Sonntag published on September 20, 2026, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains the strongest political force nationwide with 29 percent support, unchanged from the previous week. The Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) hold steady at 20 percent. The Greens are at 14 percent, and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains at 13 percent. The Left Party, led by Heidi Reichinnek, improved by one percentage point to 11 percent, giving its leader reason to celebrate. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) also gained one point, reaching the crucial five-percent threshold needed to enter parliament. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) stands at only three percent. Other parties collectively account for five percent, a drop of two points from the previous week. The poll surveyed 1,202 people between September 14 and 18.
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Has reason to celebrate an improved mood: Left Party leader Heidi Reichinnek. Source: Stefan Sauer/dpa
According to an Insa poll, the AfD remains the strongest political force nationwide with 29 percent. In the Sunday trend published by Bild am Sonntag, it continues to lead ahead of the CDU and CSU, which remain at 20 percent. Other parties have reason to celebrate.
Key Findings from the Insa Poll
- Left Party: Improves by one percentage point to 11 percent – a reason for celebration for party leader Heidi Reichinnek.
- FDP: Gains one point, reaching the crucial five-percent threshold.
- Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW): Comes in at only three percent.
- Other parties: Account for five percent – two points less than the previous week.
- AfD: Remains at the top with 29 percent, unchanged from the previous week.
- CDU/CSU: Stays at 20 percent.
- Greens: Reach 14 percent.
- SPD: Remains unchanged at 13 percent.
Survey Details
According to reports, 1,202 people were surveyed between September 14 and 18 for the poll.
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