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German Conservatives Experience Poll Decline Amid Migration Policy Controversy
Recent polling shows a 2% drop in support for the conservative bloc as tensions rise over migration strategies ahead of the federal elections.
Support for Germany's conservative bloc has decreased by 2 percentage points to 28%, according to a recent poll conducted by Forsa between January 28 and February 3. This decline is reportedly linked to the actions of lead candidate Friedrich Merz, particularly his collaboration with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in seeking parliamentary approval for stricter migration policies.
The Alternative for Germany's involvement marks a significant shift, breaking a longstanding taboo against political cooperation with far-right parties within German politics.
Federal elections are scheduled for February 23, 2024. In the same Forsa poll, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) maintained a steady support level at 16%, while the AfD's support remained unchanged at 20%.
The current campaign has witnessed intensified discussions on migration matters, especially following the arrest of an Afghan asylum seeker in relation to a series of fatal stabbings on January 22. This incident has heightened public anxieties regarding crime connected to individuals with immigrant backgrounds.
Merz's recent attempts to advance further restrictions on migration faced internal challenges, as some members of his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), declined to support his proposal.
The Forsa survey reflects these dynamics, indicating that divisions within the conservative coalition and the controversial backing from the AfD have influenced their current polling positions.
The evolving landscape of public opinion on migration remains a pivotal focus as Germany approaches the upcoming elections.
The Alternative for Germany's involvement marks a significant shift, breaking a longstanding taboo against political cooperation with far-right parties within German politics.
Federal elections are scheduled for February 23, 2024. In the same Forsa poll, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) maintained a steady support level at 16%, while the AfD's support remained unchanged at 20%.
The current campaign has witnessed intensified discussions on migration matters, especially following the arrest of an Afghan asylum seeker in relation to a series of fatal stabbings on January 22. This incident has heightened public anxieties regarding crime connected to individuals with immigrant backgrounds.
Merz's recent attempts to advance further restrictions on migration faced internal challenges, as some members of his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), declined to support his proposal.
The Forsa survey reflects these dynamics, indicating that divisions within the conservative coalition and the controversial backing from the AfD have influenced their current polling positions.
The evolving landscape of public opinion on migration remains a pivotal focus as Germany approaches the upcoming elections.
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