Poll for the 2026 elections in Saxony-Anhalt: the CDU continues to fall, the AfD is stable

Tagesschau (ARD)State / PublicCenter3 hr. ago

Five weeks before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, a new survey by infratest dimap commissioned by MDR, WDR, Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, and Volksstimme shows the AfD remains the leading party with 41 percent support. The CDU has dropped two percentage points compared to the previous May survey, now at 24 percent. When asked which party should lead the government, AfD and CDU are nearly tied. However, 60 percent of respondents reject a potential CDU-AfD coalition. The Left Party gained one point to reach 13 percent, while SPD and BSW remained stable. The Greens increased slightly to five percent, but remain below the five-percent threshold. Compared to the 2021 election, the CDU has lost over a third of its voters, while the AfD has doubled its share. On satisfaction with the current government, only 29 percent are satisfied or very satisfied, down four percentage points since May. Among AfD supporters, 90 percent express dissatisfaction with the government, whereas only 25 percent of CDU supporters feel this way. AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund improved his approval ratings significantly, gaining 15 percentage points since September 2025, while CDU candidate Sven Schulze saw a nine-

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a survey without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports both the AfD’s continued lead and the CDU’s decline, along with voter preferences and satisfaction levels with the current government. The tone is neutral, focusing on statistical trends

Die ZeitIndependentCenter3 hr. ago

A recent opinion poll ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt shows the Alternative for Germany (AfD), led by candidate Ulrich Siegmund, maintaining a significant lead over the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which is currently governed by Prime Minister Sven Schulze. According to the survey conducted by Infratest dimap on behalf of several regional broadcasters and newspapers, the AfD holds 41 percent support, while the CDU has dropped two percentage points compared to the previous survey in May, now at 24 percent. The Left Party follows with 13 percent, the Social Democrats (SPD) with 7 percent, and the Greens with 5 percent, giving them a chance to enter the state parliament. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) would fall short of the five-percent threshold with 4 percent. The Free Democratic Party (FDP), which is still part of the governing coalition, is no longer individually listed due to its low support. The survey indicates growing dissatisfaction with the current government composed of the CDU, SPD, and FDP, with only 29 percent of respondents expressing satisfaction with the government's work.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from a polling institute without overtly biased language or selective emphasis. It reports the results neutrally, mentioning all relevant parties and their standings without apparent favoritism or criticism toward any specific group. The framing remains objective,聚焦

taz – die tageszeitungIndependentCenter16 hr. ago

The article profiles Michael Steiger, a longtime activist against right-wing extremism in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, who leads the local Scout Association and founded several civic initiatives. He expresses concern over the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s current poll numbers of 36% ahead of the regional state election. Despite his activism, he emphasizes community engagement through diverse groups and highlights efforts like the 'Zusammen bewegen' network, which brings together over 1,000 organizations. The piece also mentions informal community interactions, such as casual chats at local markets, and notes concerns around healthcare rather than economic issues.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses politically sensitive topics like right-wing extremism and electoral politics, it presents information objectively without overtly favoring any particular ideological stance. It focuses on Steiger's personal experiences and civic work rather than taking a clear partisan立场

taz – die tageszeitungIndependentProgressive2 days ago

Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the Middle Germany Lutheran Church is forming something akin to a 'confessing church' in opposition to the AfD. The article discusses concerns among various religious groups regarding the potential impact of an AfD victory on their institutions, particularly focusing on the proposed reduction of compensation for church taxes and the threat to the Evangelical Academy. The AfD's policies are seen as incompatible with Christianity by some figures, including Frank Richter, who has returned to his roots in the newly founded progressive evangelical church. The Diakonie Mitteldeutschland has published two brochures comparing the AfD's positions with those of the church on social policy and human dignity, which have been widely distributed.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the AfD's policies as incompatible with Christianity and highlights efforts by religious groups and organizations like the Diakonie Mitteldeutschland to oppose them. It emphasizes the potential negative impacts of an AfD victory on religious institutions and uses critical language