The latest politician ranking reveals a significant shift in public opinion, with Weidel, a prominent figure in the AfD, gaining favor while Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), experiences a decline. This trend is part of a broader pattern where both the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are losing ground. Ines Schwerdtner, chair of the Left Party, criticized the AfD, asserting that it primarily represents affluent individuals rather than the working class.