German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed dissatisfaction with current opinion poll results and personal discouragement regarding public criticism.
Key facts
- •Friedrich Merz spoke at a CDU election campaign event in Langenhagen, near Hanover.
- •The CDU/CSU bloc has lost its lead in opinion polls to the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
- •Merz described his personal reaction to public criticism as being depressed by its extent.
- •The Chancellor stated that the current government lacks the support needed for long-term effective leadership.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly acknowledged that his party is struggling to maintain necessary support, citing disappointing opinion poll results. Speaking at a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) election campaign event in Langenhagen, Merz admitted that the level of criticism directed at him has been personally discouraging.
Poll results and political climate
Merz stated that his party is not receiving the level of support required to lead the country effectively over the long term. His approval ratings have remained at record lows, and the ruling CDU/CSU bloc has lost its lead in the polls to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Reflections on previous leadership
During the event, Merz commented on the previous German government, describing it as having been divided from within and having run out of steam quickly. He noted that these factors made a change of power necessary.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
