CSU leads in Bundestag election poll at 43 percent
Poll shows CSU maintaining lead over SPD and Greens
The CSU has maintained its lead in the polls ahead of the Bundestag election, according to a new survey. The poll, conducted by Forschungsgruppe Wahlen for ZDF, shows the CSU on 43 percent, up 1 point from the previous poll. The SPD is in second place on 23 percent, unchanged from the previous poll. The Greens are in third place on 16 percent, up 1 point from the previous poll.
The poll also shows that the CSU is the most popular party among voters in Bavaria, with 54 percent of voters in the state saying they would vote for the party. The SPD is in second place in Bavaria on 18 percent, and the Greens are in third place on 12 percent.
CSU confident of victory
The CSU is confident of victory in the Bundestag election, with party leader Markus Söder saying that the party is "on the right track". The SPD is also confident of victory, with party leader Olaf Scholz saying that the party is "ready to govern". The Greens are less confident of victory, but party leader Annalena Baerbock has said that the party is "determined to make a difference".
The Bundestag election will be held on September 26, 2021. The CSU is currently the largest party in the Bundestag, with 246 seats. The SPD is the second largest party, with 153 seats. The Greens are the third largest party, with 67 seats.