A new YouGov poll released Tuesday indicates a significant surge in support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD now commands 29% of the vote, marking a record high for the party. This result gives the AfD a substantial nine-percentage-point lead over the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) bloc. The CDU/CSU’s current 20% represents their lowest level of support since September 2021. The poll suggests a shifting political landscape in Germany, with the AfD gaining considerable momentum. Analysts are examining the factors driving this increase, including concerns over immigration and economic issues.