Survey reveals half of Germans believe Merz’s government to collapse
(MENAFN) A recent INSA poll, cited by Bild, suggests that 49% of Germans believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government will not complete its term, ending in 2029.
Merz, who took office in May, leads a coalition of his Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD). The survey shows a steady decline in approval ratings, with 66% of respondents viewing the government’s performance negatively.
The opposition right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerged as the most popular, garnering 26% support, slightly ahead of the CDU/CSU, while the SPD trailed with 15%.
Earlier surveys indicated Merz’s approval rating had hit a low, with nearly two-thirds of Germans dissatisfied. The AfD also made significant gains in North Rhine-Westphalia’s regional elections, winning 14.5% of the vote in a key CDU stronghold, Merz’s home region.
Merz’s CDU/CSU-led coalition came to power after the previous traffic-light coalition under Olaf Scholz collapsed in November 2024 due to a budget crisis. The results indicate growing public skepticism about the government’s stability and performance.
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