AfD leads German polls with over 40% under Ulrich Siegmund

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to become a dominant force in the upcoming federal election under its 35‑year‑old lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund. Recent opinion polls have shown the party consistently above the 40 percent mark for several months, positioning it as the frontrunner among the nation’s political contenders.

Analysts note that the AfD could secure an absolute majority in the Bundestag if a number of smaller parties fail to surpass Germany’s 5 percent electoral threshold, which is required for parliamentary representation. Should those parties fall short, the distribution of seats would amplify the AfD’s share, potentially granting it the decisive vote needed to form a government without coalition partners.