"Far-right AfD Surges to Become Germany's Second Strongest Party, Poll Reveals"

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the country's second strongest political force, according to a recent opinion poll, with 20% voter support nationwide. The center-right alliance of the Christian Democrat Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) remains the strongest party at 28%. The governing three-way coalition struggles to gain majority support, with the Social Democrats (SPD) at 18%, the Free Democrats (FDP) at 7%, and the Greens at 14%. The AfD's rise is attributed to voter dissatisfaction with the government, with concerns about immigration, inflation, and climate change.