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Germany's Coalition Faces Crisis Amid Declining Polls

11/10/2025

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Infighting and policy deadlock are driving declining poll ratings for Germany's coalition six months into its term.
The coalition, comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD, struggles to address the economy and security, focusing instead on migration.
Tensions over issues such as military reforms and refugee policies have escalated.
Analysts expect the coalition may not last four years, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains ground ahead of elections.

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Infighting and policy deadlock are driving declining poll ratings for Germany's coalition six months into its term.
The coalition, comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD, struggles to address the economy and security, focusing instead on migration.
Tensions over issues such as military reforms and refugee policies have escalated.
Analysts expect the coalition may not last four years, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains ground ahead of elections.