So, Merz's Approval's on the Rise, Baby! (Or, How the German Chancellor's Rating Jumped Up)
A significant number of Germans express approval towards Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first instance.
Alright, listen up! Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making a name for himself, 'cause his approval rating is climbing up, up, up! For the first time since his inauguration, a whopping 57% of people polled said they were pretty satisfied with his performance. That's a significant boost, ya hear?
Now, keep in mind, not everyone's on board - 34% expressed some dissatisfaction. But overall, Merz's doing alright for himself in the political game.
Wanna know where he stacks up against the other big names in German politics? Well, he's not the highest-rated dude, but he's doing better than some. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil are currently on top, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul nipping at their heels. And guess who's in fourth place? You got it, good ol' Chancellor Merz!
The black-red coalition government's having a bit of a boost too. According to the polls, the Union (CDU/CSU) could get two more points, up to 29%, compared to the last survey. The SPD remains steady at 15%.
Now, here's the kicker: 55% of respondents think it's cool that the federal government's budget's got a bigger debt. A majority of 39%, however, thinks it's a bad move.
The survey was conducted by the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen from June 24 to 26, with over a thousand eligible voters participating.
So there ya have it, folks! Merz's kickin' some serious political butt, and it looks like his star's on the rise. Now hey, remember, these are just polls – the political landscape can change in the blink of an eye. Stay tuned for updates!
Enrichment Data:- Merz, as Chancellor, has faced a mix of approval ratings and criticisms. In early 2025, he was rated as having one of the "best" satisfaction ratings among politicians with approximately 32% approval, which was better than the then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) but not as high as Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, who led the popularity rankings [1][2].- Merz's tenure has been characterized by divisive migration policies, particularly his controversial five-point plan on migration policy, which drew support from the Union (CDU/CSU), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and even the far-right AfD, but faced opposition from the SPD, Greens, and Left Party. His approach was met with both approval and criticism, resulting in no significant shifts in polling [3].- On foreign policy, Merz has made a proactive start, engaging in diplomacy with foreign leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky [4].
Sources:- ntv.de- rts
[1] Bundestagswahl 2024: Boris Pistorius vor Kanzler Merz | RND Online (rnd.de)[2] Merz und Scholz: Wie Sie sich politisch auskennen | t-online.de[3] Mordanschlag bei Flüchtlingen: Merz und Union fordern fünf-Punkte-Plan zur Migrationspolitik | Spiegel Online (spiegel.de)[4] Merz auf Russlandreise: Deutsche Regierung will dichter Russianik verbinden | t-online.de
- Amidst his tenure, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval ratings have seen an upward trend, standing at approximately 57% in a recent poll, a significant increase from his initial rating of 32%.
- In the realm of policy and legislation, Chancellor Merz's employment policies have been a focal point, as he has introduced a controversial five-point plan on migration policy, drawing a mix of support and criticism from various political parties within Germany.
