Free Democratic Party
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is a German liberal political party founded in 1948. It traditionally represents the interests of the liberal middle class, business, and advocates of free-market policies. The party holds seats in the Bundestag and state legislatures and has repeatedly served as a junior partner in federal coalition governments.
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AfD leads CDU/CSU by record 12 points in INSA poll, Merz approval at 15%
An INSA poll for Bild published on 3 October puts the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) at 30% — its highest level ever recorded by the institute — with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc at an all-time low of 18%. The 12-point gap is the largest INSA has ever measured between the two parties, and 79% of respondents said they were dissatisfied with both the chancellor and the federal government.