Friedrich Merz is poised to be Germany's new chancellor on May 6 following the approval of a coalition between his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). However, Merz faces challenges including declining public trust and approval ratings. An April poll revealed only 21% of respondents find him trustworthy, marking a steep drop. Additional concerns have surfaced regarding his leadership perception, with only 40% seeing him as a strong leader. Despite these hurdles, some acknowledge that the current political climate contributes to his struggle with popularity.
"Even though he won the national election in late February, the 69-year-old's personal popularity seems to be on a permanent slide."
"According to an April poll by research institute Forsa for Stern magazine, just 21% of respondents consider Merz trustworthy – nine percentage points lower than in August."
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