"The AfD now has a very loyal electorate that remains faithful regardless of current events or party leaders. The core electorate for Germany's mainstream centrist parties is disappearing."
"For decades, the CDU/CSU and SPD dominated German politics, but Merz's CDU party is now polling below 25 percent - and the SPD has slipped under 15 percent."
"The AfD appears certain to come top in two regional elections in September - and might even claim outright majorities, indicating a significant shift in voter sentiment."
"In two regional elections in the more prosperous west, the AfD hit new highs, with nearly 20 percent of the vote, showcasing its growing influence."
Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has faced challenges in reviving the political centre since taking office a year ago. The far-right AfD party has surged in popularity, now polling close to 28 percent, while Merz's CDU/CSU alliance has fallen below 25 percent. Public disputes within the coalition and economic issues have contributed to this decline. Political scientist Benjamin Hoehne notes that the AfD has developed a loyal electorate, and mainstream parties like the CDU/CSU and SPD are losing their core support, particularly in eastern Germany.
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