Support Far Right Triples Western German Vote Early Forecasts Show 2025 09 14
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Germany: CDU Wins Local Elections as AfD Triples Support
Above: Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wüst on Sept. 14, 2025.  Image copyright: Christoph Reichwein/picture alliance/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Despite only coming third, the AfD's continued gains pose a continued reminder of the dangers facing the country. The party's classification as a right-wing extremist organization by domestic intelligence agencies underscores the serious risks it poses to constitutional order. Though the results show the AfD still has its work cut out, mainstream parties cannot be complacent.
Right narrative
The AfD's historic breakthrough represents a legitimate democratic response to establishment parties' failure to care for regular Germans. Economic stagnation, uncontrolled immigration and rising public safety concerns have pushed voters toward the party that promises real solutions. Citizens demand change from politicians who actually listen to their needs.