Latest poll results published by EMNID yesterday 2 July

  • CDU/CSU 39%
  • SPD 24%
  • Greens 8%
  • FDP 8%
  • Linke 9%
  • AdD 7%
  • Others 5%

Earlier in the week the Forsa poll had the Conservatives on 40%, the best showing since Sept 2015.

Election takes place on 24 September and looming ever closer.

Here's a summary of latest polls.

I have to head out now so I'll wish you all a continuing good week-end, and to our friends across the pond happy celebrations for Canada and Independence Day. Enjoy!

Merkel- Reasons to be cheerful it would appear.