AfD leads German polls as 84% disapprove of federal government

September 6, 2026 at 06:40 PM1 min

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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leads a September ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll with 27% support, ahead of the CDU/CSU bloc at 21%. Public dissatisfaction with the federal government stands at 84%, with only 15% approving. The Russia-Ukraine war remains a key factor shaping voter sentiment.

Key Facts

AfD leads the September ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll with 27% voter support.
The CDU/CSU bloc trails at 21%, followed by the Greens at 15% and SPD at 13%.
84% of respondents disapprove of the federal government's work, while 15% approve.
67% of Germans perceive Russia as a strong or very strong threat to national security.
42% believe German arms deliveries to Ukraine have gone too far, while 14% want more support.

Poll Numbers

The September ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey shows AfD at 27%, the CDU/CSU bloc at 21%, the Greens at 15%, the SPD at 13%, the Left Party at 12%, and the FDP at 4%. Remaining parties together would receive about 8% of the vote. AfD's lead over the CDU/CSU bloc is six percentage points.

Government Disapproval

Only 15% of respondents express satisfaction with the federal government's work, while 84% voice dissatisfaction. The survey was conducted in September by ARD-Deutschlandtrend.

Russia Threat Perception

67% of Germans consider Russia a strong or very strong threat to Germany's security. Among AfD supporters, only 29% perceive Russia as a threat, compared to 73% of Greens and CDU/CSU supporters. On military support for Ukraine, 42% say German arms deliveries have gone too far, 38% consider current levels adequate, and 14% favor increased aid. In eastern Germany, a majority say military aid to Ukraine has gone too far, while in western states 40% share that view.