The dispute among German parties over their approach to Alternative for Germany has expanded with a new opinion poll. According to a YouGov poll, AfD is nine percentage points ahead of the CDU/CSU union, once again pushing the debate over its political standing to the center of German politics. Die Zeit ↗
The new figure follows earlier tension over AfD's growth in the federal states. According to an earlier Infratest poll, the party reached 41 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, gaining a significant lead over the CDU. Its plans in family policy, possible staffing of offices in the event of a takeover of government, and proposals to change migration, education, and cultural policy have also sparked discussion. Die Zeit ↗
The tension also concerns AfD's foreign policy contacts. The German federal government criticized a trip by the party's politicians to the economic forum in St. Petersburg, hosted by Vladimir Putin. The event is described not only as a business meeting but also as a showcase of Putin's allies at a time when the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Tagesspiegel ↗
Security and party-related questions are also entering the debate. The Administrative Court in Wiesbaden ruled that Hesse's AfD can be monitored by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The CDU had already sent AfD members of parliament pre-prepared statements for leaving the party. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, meanwhile, rejects cooperation with AfD, and according to accounts of his remarks, justified this by saying the party wants to turn Germany backward.
In the near term, pressure will continue to grow for democratic parties to clarify their stance on AfD, its foreign contacts, and the oversight of security authorities.
AfD leads union by nine points in poll
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