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.