The RTL/ntv trend barometer released on Tuesday has placed the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the country's most popular party at 26% support, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc which has fallen to 24%.

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The RTL/ntv trend barometer released on Tuesday has placed the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the country's most popular party at 26% support, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc which has fallen to 24%.

The CDU/CSU-SPD coalition together reached only 37% support, with the SPD receiving 13% which was tied with the Greens. The BSW alliance received 4%, with 25% of those asked either non-voters or undecided.

The CDU/CSU-SPD coalition together reached only 37% support, with the SPD receiving 13% which was tied with the Greens. The BSW alliance received 4%, with 25% of those asked either non-voters or undecided.

The 24% result is the CDU/CSU's worst since the 2021 federal election. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval rating dropped to 29% after 100 days in office, with 67% of Germans expressing dissatisfaction with his performance.

The 24% result is the CDU/CSU's worst since the 2021 federal election. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval rating dropped to 29% after 100 days in office, with 67% of Germans expressing dissatisfaction with his performance.

Economic pessimism reached record level for 2025s, with only 14% of respondents expecting improvement in Germany's economic situation while 62% anticipate a deterioration according to the poll.

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Economic pessimism reached record level for 2025s, with only 14% of respondents expecting improvement in Germany's economic situation while 62% anticipate a deterioration according to the poll.

Half of German citizens do not trust any political party to handle current challenges, with only 19% expressing confidence in the coalition political competence compared to 12% confidence in the AfD.

Half of German citizens do not trust any political party to handle current challenges, with only 19% expressing confidence in the coalition political competence compared to 12% confidence in the AfD.

The AfD was originally founded in 2013 and is now led by Alice Weidel. Earlier this year, the AfD was classified as extremist by the country's intelligence agency.

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The AfD was originally founded in 2013 and is now led by Alice Weidel. Earlier this year, the AfD was classified as extremist by the country's intelligence agency.

The AfD's rise reflects legitimate concerns about immigration and economic decline that mainstream parties have ignored. Merz's coalition has failed to address core issues while making unpopular decisions on arms shipments and judicial appointments.

The AfD's rise reflects legitimate concerns about immigration and economic decline that mainstream parties have ignored. Merz's coalition has failed to address core issues while making unpopular decisions on arms shipments and judicial appointments.

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The AfD's extremist classification by intelligence agencies demonstrates the dangerous nature of this party's ideology. Merz faces normal governing challenges that require tough decisions, and his international leadership on Ukraine shows real statesmanship.

The AfD's extremist classification by intelligence agencies demonstrates the dangerous nature of this party's ideology. Merz faces normal governing challenges that require tough decisions, and his international leadership on Ukraine shows real statesmanship.

AfD Leads German Polls as Merz's Approval Hits Record Low

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