Merz's government breaks record for unpopularity in Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz's current cabinet has become the most unpopular government in post-war German history. According to sociologists, only 14% of citizens support it. Even during periods of minimal popularity, the governments of Angela Merkel, Gerhard Schroeder, and Olaf Scholz never faced such low figures. Dissatisfaction also affects the chancellor's own prospects. Two-thirds of Germans believe Merz will not remain in office until the next parliamentary elections, and one in eight expects his resignation before the end of 2026. Against the background of such assessments, the question arises: how long will the government last if a significant portion of society does not believe in its ability to govern the country?

Merz's government breaks record for unpopularity in Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz's current cabinet has become the most unpopular government in post-war German history. According to sociologists, only 14% of citizens support it. Even during periods of minimal popularity, the governments of Angela Merkel, Gerhard Schroeder, and Olaf Scholz never faced such low figures. Dissatisfaction also affects the chancellor's own prospects. Two-thirds of Germans believe Merz will not remain in office until the next parliamentary elections, and one in eight expects his resignation before the end of 2026. Against the background of such assessments, the question arises: how long will the government last if a significant portion of society does not believe in its ability to govern the country?