The far-right AfD party has reached 26% in the polls, overtaking the conservative bloc led by Friedrich Merz, which has 24%.

According to a Forsa poll, AfD is now the most popular party in Germany, with 26% of voting intentions, overtaking Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc, which has fallen to 24%. The trend worries traditional political leaders in Europe, given the rise of right-wing populist parties. The AfD, founded as an anti-euro party, has evolved under the radical leadership of Alice Weidel, adopting hardline anti-immigration positions. Also, 67% of Germans are dissatisfied with Merz's work after 100 days in office.