Friedrich Merz attempted to become Germany's chancellor but failed to secure the majority votes needed in the Bundestag. Despite winning the national election earlier in the year, his popularity has drastically declined, with only 21% of voters finding him trustworthy, a significant decrease from previous months. Experts, like Ursula Munch, indicate that the failures in support should not be wholly attributed to Merz himself but rather the changing political dynamics in Germany, where the traditional coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD no longer commands the majority it once did, leading to a more fragmented political scenario.
Friedrich Merz's attempt to become chancellor faltered due to a lack of support, with polls indicating a significant decline in his personal popularity and trustworthiness.
In his first attempt to become chancellor, Merz failed to secure a majority in the Bundestag, reflecting broader challenges including declining voter support.
Ursula Munch highlighted that Merz's leadership issues are not solely his fault, pointing to the current government's lack of broad voter support in a fragmented political landscape.
Despite winning the national election in February, polls show 21% of respondents find Merz trustworthy, a drop from previous months, indicating eroding public confidence.
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