Merz's unpopularity at record levels: statement on cityscape causes discontent:
The German chancellor has been stirring up debate for days with his statement on ...
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Merz’s Popularity Hits Historic LowOnly 25% approve of Chancellor Merz’s work, while dissatisfaction rises to 72%, marking the lowest rating since May 2024.
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- A recent Forsa poll reveals Chancellor Merz’s approval dropped to 25%, the lowest since the government took office in May 2024.
- Dissatisfaction increased to 72%, reaching a record high and reflecting widespread disapproval across opposition supporters.
- Merz’s recent comment linking migration to public safety sparked divided reactions about the issue’s significance among voters.
- If elections were held next Sunday, the AfD would lead with 26%, narrowly surpassing the Union, while the SPD and coalition partners lag behind.
We still have this problem in the urban image, and that is why the Federal Minister of the Interior is also working to enable and carry out repatriations on a very large scale.— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, referring to migration policy and the perception of urban safety.
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