Majority expresses discontent towards the government and chancellor, according to a recent poll
In a series of polls conducted throughout 2021 and 2022, the public's satisfaction with Germany's governing coalitions has shown a mixed picture.
As of March 2022, a poll revealed that 43% of respondents were satisfied with Olaf Scholz's work as Chancellor, while 41% were dissatisfied, under the traffic light coalition (SPD-Green-FDP). Meanwhile, 41% found no difference between Scholz's performance and that of Friedrich Merz, who led the black-red coalition (CDU/CSU-SPD) from late 2021.
In the same poll, 27% found Merz's work (rather) worse than Scholz's, while 26% considered it better. Interestingly, 38% saw no difference between the two coalitions' work.
The Left and the alliance "Sahra Wagenknecht" (BSW) remained at 9% and 4% respectively in these polls.
However, opinion polls are subject to uncertainties due to decreasing party loyalty and increasingly short-term election decisions. As such, the opinion climate can change rapidly, and these numbers may not accurately reflect the current sentiment.
For instance, a poll by "Bild am Sonntag" in an unspecified date showed that the black-red coalition would not have a majority in the government. Similarly, a new poll by the Insa polling institute in mid-2025 revealed that 60% of citizens are dissatisfied with the federal government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU).
The AfD emerged as the second-strongest force with 25%, while the FDP came in at 4% (+1) and the Greens had 11% in the polls. The Union and SPD remained at 27% and 15% respectively.
It's essential to note that these polls only reflect the opinion climate at the time of the survey, and public satisfaction with the coalitions may have evolved since the data collection. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consulting recent public opinion polls from reputable German polling agencies like Infratest dimap, Forsa, or YouGov would be necessary.
Policy-and-legislation and politics are crucial areas affecting Germany's coalitions, as revealed by the various opinion polls. General-news outlets frequently report on the public's satisfaction with these coalitions, with the traffic light coalition and the black-red coalition receiving mixed responses.
