Final poll shows AfD poised for significant gains in Germany's upcoming snap election

Germany will hold its fourth snap election on Sunday. Recent polls indicate the far-right AfD party is expected to gain significantly, potentially winning 145 seats, surpassing the governing SPD's projected 115 seats. The centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) are predicted to become the largest party in the Bundestag with 220 seats. This would allow them to appoint a new chancellor, their first since Angela Merkel's departure in 2021. The current governing coalition, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has faced declining support. This follows a vote of confidence loss in January and ongoing issues within the coalition, contributing to the AfD's rise in popularity.