AfD gains support in polls ahead of German election, poised for main opposition role

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has gained support ahead of the upcoming election, rising to 21% in a recent poll. This positions the AfD as a potential main opposition party in the next parliament. The ruling CDU/CSU party remains in the lead with 28%, but has lost two percentage points. The Social Democrats (SPD) follow with 16%, and the Greens hold steady at 14%. The AfD's rise marks a significant shift in Germany's political landscape, moving from the fringes to a central role in national debate, particularly on immigration issues.