CSU Holds 43% in Bundestag Elections, According to Poll

Upshot of Recent Survey Reveals Continued Popularity of Right-leaning Party

Bavarian CSU Expected to Perform Strongly in Upcoming Election

A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Forsa has revealed that the Christian Social Union (CSU), the conservative party based in the German state of Bavaria, is currently polling at 43%. This represents a significant increase from the 38.8% the party received in the 2021 federal election.

The poll, which was conducted among 2,500 randomly selected voters, also showed that the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the current governing party, is polling at 22%, while the Greens are polling at 18%. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is polling at 12%, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is polling at 7%.

The CSU's strong performance in the poll is likely due to a number of factors, including the party's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its focus on law and order.

CSU's Strong Points Under Markus Söder

Under the leadership of Markus Söder, the CSU has taken a hard line on immigration and crime.

Söder, who is also the Minister-President of Bavaria, has been a vocal critic of the European Union's immigration policies and has called for stricter border controls.

The CSU's focus on law and order has also played well with voters. The party has pledged to increase the number of police officers in Bavaria and to crack down on crime.

Outlook for Bundestag Election

The poll results suggest that the CSU is well-positioned to make gains in the upcoming Bundestag election, scheduled for September 26, 2021.

If the CSU is able to maintain its current level of support, it could win the largest number of seats in the Bundestag.

This would give the CSU a major role in forming the next German government.