Frederick Merz, Chancellor of Centerright Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been in the office for about 100 days. This is the time to take stock of the overall performance of the new government.
Back in May, Merz said in an interview that he could no longer do under what goals in Israel Gaza Strip. Recently, the Chancellor disqualified Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to reduce the suffering of about 2 million people living in a narrow coastal strip on Eastern Mediterranean. Unlike France, UK and Canada, however, Germany is still hesitant to recognize a Palestinian kingdom.
On Friday, the German government imposed partial export ban on military equipment to Israel. Germany wants “do not approve any exports of military equipment, which can be used to the next notice in the Gaza Strip,” Mars said.
Do people in Germany think this is the correct course of action? According to the latest pole, a clear majority believes that Chancellor should increase pressure on Israel.
However, the fate of the hostages is still being taken captive by the Islamist terrorist group Hamas, the main concern.
Both Merz and her predecessors, the Center-Left Social Democratic Party (SPD )’s Junior alliance partner-Had of the Sholz-Maraz, always emphasized that they believed that Germany is still a special responsibility for the existence of Israel.
But among voters this week, only 31% still think. For the latest version of the German Trend Poll of Public Broadcaster ARD, Opinion Research Institute Infratest-Dimp surveyed 1.321 eligible voters between August 4 to 6.
Only 4 out of 10 are pleased with merger
Merz is mainly focused on foreign policy in its first few months in the office. In addition to calling Netanyahu to show restraint in Gaza, Hey visited US President Donald Trump at the White House in June and showed support for Ukraine in his defense against Russian aggression.
On the domestic policy front, he is focusing on irregular immigration.
There is a dire need to improve pension, nursing care and health systems. However, the latest survey shows a lack of confidence in the government’s ability to take necessary measures to fit the thesis for the future.
On February 23, the results of the general election saw an increase in support for far away. After more than five months, this trend continued: 24% of the respondents say they will vote for a distant option for the Germany (AFD) party. The conservative CDU/CSU block remains in the lead with 27%.
Support for three other parties represented in Bundestag – SPD, Greens and Left party – is unknown.
Merz has seen a decline in his popularity rating. In February, before the election, voters hoped that Merz effectively fought irregular immigration. Now, they are not so confident. Four of the 10 response believe that Merz is dependent on the job – only his own party supporters are really satisfied.
Over the next few years, € 500 billion (about $ 581 billion) has been determined to construct railways, roads and better schools, finally the same amount is dedicated to upgrade to the German army again. This is a clear departure from the campaign of conservatives, which promises not to remove any new debt.
Now only 26% of the surveyed people believe that Merz is one that is to be treated, 3% less than in February.
US Tarfs represent a major concern for the German economy
US President Trump has affected 15% tariffs on most of the European Union goods and 50% on steel and aluminum. The US, in turn, is out of taff on exports to the European Union. The agreement with the European Union President Ursula von Der Leyen has proved to be highly controversial.
Germans are concerned about economic stability. A clear majority of the respondent for the latest pole is worried or even very concerned that the American Tais will cause more damage to the German economy.
However, the number of people expressing anxiety has decreased, a drop that is seen as a result of Trump’s ups and down policies.
This article was original in German.
When you are here: Every Tuesday, what is happening in German politics and society. You can sign up here for weekly email newsletter, Berlin Briefing.
