Discontent Prevalent Among Majority Following First 100 Days of Merz Administration - Recommendation sought for a legislative initiative to safeguard employees from electronic device-related hazards.
A new poll has revealed a decline in public approval for Friedrich Merz's black-red federal government, which took office 100 days ago. The poll, conducted by an unspecified organisation, found that only 29% of respondents were satisfied with Merz’s performance, marking a significant drop from the 43% approval rating he enjoyed shortly after taking office[1][2][3].
Support for the coalition parties has also waned, with the CDU/CSU falling to 24% support, behind the far-right AfD at 26%, while the SPD remains at 13%, consistent with previous polls but lower than their February election performance. The Greens and FDP, no longer in government, have individual support levels of 11% and similar low rates, respectively[2][3].
Public confidence in the current coalition government's ability to resolve Germany's problems has diminished sharply, with only 19% trusting CDU/CSU effectiveness and just 7% placing confidence in the SPD. This is a stark contrast to earlier expectations of stronger government capability following the SPD-Green-FDP coalition[1].
Voters express rising dissatisfaction and concerns about the government's cohesion and efficacy, amid economic and immigration challenges[1][2][4]. However, it is important to note that the poll does not specify the reasons for the dissatisfaction or the demographic or geographic details of those polled.
In a direct comparison with the previous SPD government, 28% consider the black-red coalition better or somewhat better, while 24% find it worse or somewhat worse. The remaining 38% of the polled participants see no clear trend when comparing the black-red federal government to the previous SPD government[1].
It is also worth noting that 13% of the polled participants did not provide an answer regarding the black-red federal government's performance. The potential impact of these poll results on the Merz government's future is not discussed in the paragraph.
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The Commission's consultation on the draft directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation is a topic that deserves attention in the broader context of policy-and-legislation, politics, and general-news, given the significance of worker safety regulations in any government's agenda.
The decline in public approval for Friedrich Merz's black-red federal government, as evidenced by the recent poll, has sparked discussions about the government's cohesion and efficacy, further suggesting a need for scrutiny in policy-and-legislation, politics, and general-news.
