Far-right AfD leads German polls at 28 percent ahead of elections after eastern state wins

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Far-right AfD leads German polls at 28 percent ahead of elections after eastern state wins
Far-right surges in German state votes as SPD eyes Left-Green coalitions amid coalition deadlock
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Far-right parties in Europe are gaining ground ahead of key elections, with recent regional victories and polling data underscoring their rising influence.
In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured wins in two eastern state elections, including Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt, according to reports . In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD more than doubled the vote share of the second-place Christian Democrats (CDU), though it still lacks a majority to form a government. The far-right party’s potential path to power may hinge on cooperation with the far-left BSW party, which has signaled willingness to collaborate on certain issues . A Verian poll published this week shows AfD leading nationally with 28 percent support, ahead of the CDU/CSU at 20 percent .
France’s National Rally is also preparing for a presidential race, while Reform UK remains competitive in British politics . The Local noted that these parties now face the challenge of translating electoral support into governing power .
In Hungary, the far-right Our Homeland Movement held its fifth congress on Saturday, with leader László Toroczkai seeking re-election amid growing support among young voters . Toroczkai has framed the party as a trendy alternative, advocating policies such as replacing migrants with robots .
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