The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has seen his approval ratings fall to a historic low, according to new polls amid recent decisions, economic pressures, and a declining GDP.
In an INSA survey, nearly 62 per cent of German residents said they were dissatisfied with Merz’s performance. The approval ratings have dropped to an all-time low since he took office earlier this year.
Similarly, 63 per cent expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and the Social Democrats. According to the latest poll, which remains an important measure of government popularity and public acceptance, “only 26 per cent of the population approved of his government, while only 23 per cent supported his style of governance.”
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Meanwhile, a separate study by one of the country’s leading insurance companies last week revealed that, due to massive inflation and falling GDP, “Germans are concerned about the cost of living, the immigration and refugee crisis, high taxes, and potential welfare cuts.”
Germany is among the few EU nations experiencing an economic slowdown for the first time since the 2008 global recession.
Merz, who took office in May, pledged to revive the stagnant economy and strengthen the military, which is also facing increased pressure as Germany struggles to fill mandatory military reservist positions.
The right-wing, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has strongly criticised the government’s decision to allocate taxpayer money to Ukraine instead of addressing domestic needs.
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