Germany’s Far-Right Jumps to Record Support as Scholz Slumps

AfD extends lead over all three governing parties in INSA poll
Voter discontent fueled by infighting, inflation and migration

Alternative for Germany demonstrators in Berlin.
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By Chris Reiter

July 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM UTC

Updated on

July 23, 2023 at 8:36 AM UTC

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Support for the far-right Alternative for Germany climbed to a record, widening its lead over all three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition.