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 ?