BERLIN—The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led at the federal level by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is facing new signs of electoral weakening, according to analysts who warn of a possible loss of support in various German states.
Concern within the party is growing after the electoral setback in Saxony-Anhalt, while in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania the outlook is also unfavorable for the Christian Democrats.
A recent poll by the INSA institute, cited in the context of this political scenario, places the CDU at just 7 percent of the vote in that state. In contrast, Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears in first place with 36 percent, according to the data released.
The results reflect a particularly complicated scenario for the CDU, which faces pressure to retain its traditional electorate while other political forces seek to capitalize on existing discontent among sectors of the population.
The rise of the AfD represents one of the main challenges for Germany's traditional parties. The party has managed to consolidate significant support in several eastern states, becoming a decisive force in the regional political landscape.
For the CDU, a drop to levels close to 7 percent would be a major political blow and would highlight the party's difficulties in regaining ground against its main competitors.
Although polls offer a snapshot of the moment and do not necessarily predict the final outcome of an election, the data fuels the debate about the future of the CDU under Friedrich Merz's leadership and about the AfD's growing influence in German politics.
