Far-right party, AfD, retains its power - Union and Left parties witness continued strength
In a recent survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Forsa on behalf of RTL Germany, German citizens have expressed mixed views regarding the leadership of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The survey, which took place between August 12 and 18, revealed that 70% of respondents want Merz to focus more on domestic political issues and reject his claim to leadership on the European stage. This sentiment is particularly high among supporters of the Left (69%) and SPD (39%), as well as among AfD supporters (78%).
When it comes to party preferences, the AfD currently leads with 26% support, followed closely by the Union (CDU/CSU) with 25%. However, no direct data for August 2022 was found regarding the party with the most votes.
In terms of political competence, the Union is at the top with 20%. Yet, 58% of federal citizens believe Merz makes decisions too often alone and without consultation. This is a concern shared by a majority of CDU/CSU supporters (55%).
Economic expectations continue to deteriorate, with 63% expecting a deterioration and only 15% expecting an improvement. Even among CDU/CSU supporters, 44% share this criticism.
The Greens have dropped to 12% support, while the Left has increased to 12%. The CDU/CSU has improved to 25% support, close to its historic low of 24.1%. The Alliance for Progress and Social Justice (BSW) has fallen to 3% support. The FDP and other parties remain at 3% and 6% support, respectively.
Despite the criticism, 46% of respondents believe Merz is overwhelmed by the office, while 48% think he is up to the task. However, 78% believe Merz makes too many promises he cannot keep. This perception is shared by a majority of CDU/CSU supporters (55%).
It's worth noting that half of the federal citizens do not trust any party to solve the country's problems. This mistrust is reflected in the low satisfaction ratings for Merz's work as Federal Chancellor, with 30% expressing satisfaction and 67% dissatisfaction.
The survey data on Merz's perception is based on a survey of 1,002 federal citizens between August 15 and 18. (Photo: via dts news agency)
These findings highlight the challenges facing Merz's leadership and the German political landscape as a whole, with economic concerns mounting and trust in political parties at an all-time low. The coming months will be crucial in shaping the direction of German politics.
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