Latest weekly poll results from Forsa now published 8 March
- CDU 33%
- SPD 32%
- AFD 8%
- Greens 8%
- Left 7%
- FDP 6%
The centre-left social democrats ( Merkel's junior coalition partner) have seen a large increase in popularity since nominating former EU Parliament president Martin Schulz as its candidate for the top job.
The 1% gain on the week and current standings means they could in theory form a coalition with Greens and Left.
The Forsa poll canvasses 2500
Elections to be held on 24 Sept and a lot of water to pass under the EU bridge before then.
Merkel - Starting to feel the heat ?