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AfD increases lead over Union in polling

The AfD expands its lead over the Union in a recent poll, while support for the CDU and CSU declines.

6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 12 Aug 2026, 21:18AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

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According to the ARD 'Deutschlandtrend', the AfD has further increased its lead over the Union. The poll results indicate that the Union, consisting of the CDU and CSU, is losing support. The gap between them and the third-placed party, as well as other parties, is also widening.

Additionally, various sources report that an increasing number of people are willing to cooperate with the AfD in certain cases. This development could significantly impact the political landscape in Germany.

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