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In Hamm, Germany, the latest public opinion polls paint a picture of growing dissatisfaction towards Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. The survey, conducted by YouGov, reveals that only 17% of respondents agree that his government is among the best in recent decades, while 71% express disagreement.
Merz, who took office in May, had initially expressed optimism, stating in a government declaration that citizens should already feel changes for the better by the summer. However, his statement does not resonate with a majority of the population, with 44% of CDU and CSU supporters and 71% of the general public either not agreeing or not at all agreeing with his sentiment.
One of the key issues causing discontent is the government's approach to the electricity tax. A recent Forsa Institute poll showed that 58% of the population is dissatisfied with the government's performance, with 69% of respondents stating they understand little or nothing about the policy that postpones electricity tax cuts for households while benefiting selected companies and agriculture.
Public opinion on the government's ability to keep the far-right AfD at bay is mixed. While 31% expect the CDU/CSU to overtake the AfD, 26% anticipate a tie, and 26% believe the AfD will remain ahead by the end of Merz's term.
Before taking office, Merz enjoyed a higher approval rating, with 32% of voters preferring him as Chancellor. However, recent polls indicate a downturn in his personal and government approval ratings linked to policy setbacks and public concerns over economic and social measures.
In Hamm, news also emerges about the Hamm Food Bank in need of a driver and the unfortunate incident of bees being stolen. As the summer break approaches, Chancellor Merz goes into it with little support from the population, leaving the future of his government uncertain.
[1] Forsa Institute Poll: https://www.forsa.de/ [2] YouGov Survey: https://www.yougov.de/ [3] German Press Agency Report: https://www.dpa.de/ [4] Pre-election polls: https://www.dw.com/
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- The growing dissatisfaction towards Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, as portrayed in public opinion polls, extends beyond his own party, with only 44% of CDU and CSU supporters agreeing with his optimistic statements about changes for the better.
- The electricity tax policy and its perceived unfairness, as revealed in a recent Forsa Institute poll, have become a significant point of contention in the general news and policy-and-legislation discussions, with 58% of the population expressing dissatisfaction and 69% admitting to understanding little or nothing about it.
