According to Stefanas Merzas of the opinion research institute Infratest dimap, a political party that secures approximately 40% of the vote cannot depend on support from a single demographic segment. Merzas made these remarks to the German broadcaster Deutschlandfunk regarding the upcoming state parliament elections in Saxony-Anhalt scheduled for September 6. Current polling data indicates that the AfD is leading the CDU, which is currently governing in a coalition involving the SPD and the FDP.
However, the article notes that the Constitutional Protection Office has classified the AfD as an undeniably right-wing extremist force. Despite this context, Merzas observed that the AfD appears to be garnering support across various voter groups, suggesting that while minor differences persist, the trend is gradual. The analysis detailed certain gender and age patterns observed in the polls.
Specifically, Merzas pointed out that men are significantly more likely to vote for the AfD compared to women. Furthermore, younger and middle-aged voters show a higher propensity to support the AfD relative to the CDU. These findings suggest a shifting political landscape that the AfD is navigating in the run-up to the election.
The expert commentary emphasizes that understanding these varied support bases is crucial for any party seeking electoral success in the upcoming polls.
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