Spahn and Reich fall behind; Pistorius and Wüst remain in the lead
Latest Political Landscape in Germany Shows Stability and Tension
In the latest RTL/ntv Trendbarometer by Forsa, conducted in early August 2025, the political landscape of Germany remains tense yet stable. The CDU/CSU (Union) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) are neck and neck, each securing 25% of the vote, a slight decline for the CDU/CSU by one percentage point and a gain of one point for the AfD.
The SPD, Greens, Left Party, BSW, and FDP have held steady in their poll percentages, with the BSW experiencing a modest rise of one point since May 2025. Meanwhile, the "Others" category remains unchanged at 6%.
When it comes to individual politicians' approval ratings, Boris Pistorius, Hendrik Wüst, and Thorsten Frei are currently leading the pack. Pistorius maintains the top spot with 61 trust points, followed closely by Wüst with 53 points and Frei with 42 points each.
Boris Pistorius, the incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of the Interior, has managed to hold onto the number one spot despite not being listed in the top ten in this ranking.
Significant shifts have occurred within the parties. Bärbel Bas, who was previously in third place, has dropped to fourth with 41 trust points. Lars Klingbeil, who was in fifth place, has fallen to eighth with 37 points. Katherina Reiche, a member of the Union party, has experienced the biggest trust loss within her own party, with a decrease of 9 points.
Jens Spahn, a prominent member of the CDU, has suffered the biggest trust loss overall, with a decrease of 7 points. His score is now 32 points, placing him in the fourth-to-last position. Spahn has also experienced a significant trust loss within his own party, with a decrease of 12 points.
Markus Söder is in fifth place with 39 points, while Sahra Wagenknecht and Alice Weidel, both from the AfD, have 16 points, higher than Spahn's score. Alexander Dobrindt and Julia Klöckner tie for eleventh place with 31 points each.
Friedrich Merz is in sixth place with 38 points, and Matthias Miersch is in ninth place with 34 points. Heidi Reichinnek is in tenth place with 32 points.
The forsa Politician Ranking determines which politicians the citizens perceive as having the country "in good hands." Respondents rate their assessment on a scale of 0 to 100. The text is copyrighted by RTL/ntv on 05. August 2025.
This ranking does not include Tino Chrupalla, who remains at the bottom of the list with 15 points. The AfD leadership ranks last in the ranking.
In the midst of Germany's political landscape, the 'Others' category continues to hold steady at 6%, reflecting the diversity of opinions outside the major parties. Alongside policy-and-legislation updates, this 'general-news' item highlights the stable yet tense political climate, with key politicians such as Boris Pistorius, Hendrik Wüst, and Thorsten Frei leading in approval ratings. However, notable shifts have occurred, with individuals like Bärbel Bas, Lars Klingbeil, and Jens Spahn experiencing changes in their trust scores.
