The SPD is supported by 23% of Germans and the CDU / CSU by 22%, according to a survey commissioned by the broadcaster NTV.
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The CDU / CSU was in the lead all summer, but popularity began to decline following the mistakes of list leader Armin Lashett.
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In a shot released in July, Lashett and local officials were laughing in the background while the German president gave a speech commemorating the victims of the catastrophic floods.
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Since then, the CDU / CSU has not been able to stop the decline in popularity.
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The Greens, which enjoyed great popularity this year, have not recovered from the plagiarism scandal of list leader Annalena Berbock.
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Until a few weeks ago, the SPD’s performance in the polls was so poor that many even doubted their chances of participating in the next government.
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However, in last week’s polls, the SPD had almost the same support as the CDU / CSU, which has been the leading political force in the four coalitions since Merkel came to power in 2005.
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41% of Chancellors want to see SPD candidate Olaf Scholz, while Lachet – only 16% of Germans, according to a poll published on Friday.
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