Germany: Chancellor Merz's party sees approval rating rise DW 07/07/2025
Briefly

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has faced significant electoral challenges, achieving its worst results since 1887 in the February federal election. Current polling indicates that, if elections were held today, the SPD's support would be only 13%. The CDU/CSU coalition has gained slight popularity, while far-right parties like the AfD maintain a strong voter base. Internally, there are divisions within the SPD regarding the party's approach to peace in Europe, with calls for increased diplomacy with Russia and reduced military rearmament reflecting historical priorities that emphasize peace and stability.
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) recorded its worst result since 1887 in the February federal election, prompting questions about its ongoing necessity in German politics.
More left-wing members of the SPD accuse the party leadership of inaction regarding peace in Europe and advocate for diplomacy with Russia instead of rearmament.
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