CDU in lead in Germany, AfD in second place at 16.5%: exit pollAn exit poll has been published for Germany, Reuters reports.
The poll shows significant gains for the far-right.
Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU): 29.5%
Alternative for Germany (AfD): 16.5%
Social Democratic party (SPD): 14%
Greens: 12%
Free Democrats: 5%
How does this compare to 2019?
In 2019, the CDU was at 28.9%, the SPD at 15.8% and AfD at only 11%.
Exit polling for Germany Photograph: ZDF