This marks a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Union’s deficit of seven percentage points representing a new low. The poll reflects ongoing challenges for the Union, attributed to a prolonged economic crisis and internal conflicts with the coalition partner, SPD. The combined support for the black-red coalition has fallen to 34%, a notable decline from nearly 45% during the February 2025 federal election. Other parties, including the SPD and the Greens, have also experienced fluctuations, with the latter currently at 14%. The survey involved 1,203 respondents, with a maximum margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.