Germany is heading to the polls for its fourth snap election in history. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is projected to make significant gains, according to a final poll by YouGov. The AfD is currently on track to surpass 145 seats, while the governing SPD will likely lose popularity.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government has been facing opposition due to its economic policies and internal conflicts. The AfD’s surge in popularity can be attributed to rising crime rates and social changes. The party’s supporters argue that Germany needs strong leadership to address these issues.
Polls also show the neoliberal Free Democrats, Left party, and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance are competing for seats. The 5% threshold and three-seat exception will determine which parties enter the Bundestag.
The election has been marred by high-profile attacks on Jewish people, with a suspect arrested at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial. However, many AfD supporters believe that their party is being unfairly targeted by critics.
The AfD’s supporters argue that Germany needs stronger leadership to address issues such as rising crime rates and social changes. The party’s supporters are taking to the streets to voice their concerns ahead of the election.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german-election-polls-far-right-cdu-afd-fdp-latest-news-b2702764.html