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Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is entering the summer break with a divided public opinion, according to a recent YouGov survey for the German Press Agency. The survey, conducted between July 11 and 14, interviewed 2,192 eligible voters.
While 44% of CDU and CSU supporters agree (somewhat) that this is one of the best governments in decades, 41% disagree (somewhat). However, only 17% agree completely or somewhat that this is one of the best federal governments in recent decades. These findings suggest that while there is more satisfaction among Union supporters, Merz's praise is not universally accepted.
The survey did not indicate any changes in the level of agreement among Union supporters towards Chancellor Merz's government since the previous findings. Similarly, it did not provide new information about the level of satisfaction among Union supporters towards the government.
In terms of Merz's goal to bring improvements for citizens by the summer, support for this statement is limited. The majority of Germans (31%) believe that the Union will be ahead of the AfD in polls by the end of Merz's term, while 26% expect the Union and AfD to be roughly equal and another 26% expect the AfD to be at the top.
The survey also addressed the electricity tax reduction, which is initially only for certain companies, agriculture, and excludes private households. 69% find this ununderstandable, while 23% find it understandable.
The survey did not indicate any significant changes in the perception of the government's ability to keep the AfD at a distance since the previous findings. Additionally, it did not provide new information about the level of support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz or his government among the population.
While the survey did not explicitly state that Chancellor Merz made a statement saying Germany is currently experiencing one of the best federal governments in recent decades, his recent actions and statements could be interpreted as such. For instance, Merz highlighted Germany's reliability on the international stage and expressed a commitment to freedom, prosperity, and peace, which could be seen positively by some members of the public. His efforts to strengthen international relations, such as the defense and migration treaty with the UK, might also be viewed favorably. However, challenges such as potential economic impacts from US tariffs could lead to mixed opinions about the government's performance.
Overall, public opinion would likely be divided based on individual perspectives on these issues. As Chancellor Merz enters the summer break, the survey results suggest a need for further efforts to address the concerns and expectations of the German population.
- The recent YouGov survey for the German Press Agency, conducted between July 11 and 14, revealed that Merz's policy-and-legislation actions and statements could be interpreted as claiming Germany is currently experiencing one of the best federal governments in recent decades.
- The survey also indicated that general-news, such as the electricity tax reduction, has led to a divided public opinion, with 69% finding it ununderstandable that certain companies, agriculture, and private households are excluded from the tax reduction.
