"Friedrich Merz's first steps as German chancellor proved to be a stumble and, one year on, he is still struggling to find his footing at the helm of Europe's top economy and most populous country, with support at historic lows and the far right poised to pounce."
"A recent survey for US-based opinion research institute Morning Consult found Merz to have the second-lowest approval rating of 24 democratically elected world leaders, with just 19% of Germans saying they are satisfied with his work."
"Senior aides privately say that Merz's record unpopularity for a postwar chancellor is unfair given the size of the challenges he has had to face from an often hostile Donald Trump to deindustrialisation in crucial sectors and, since the war in Iran, surging fuel prices."
Friedrich Merz's tenure as German chancellor began with significant challenges, including a humiliating election loss and low approval ratings. His coalition with the Social Democrats has been unstable, marked by crises and mistrust. A recent survey revealed Merz has one of the lowest approval ratings among world leaders, with only 19% of Germans satisfied with his performance. Despite facing numerous difficulties, including international tensions and economic issues, senior aides argue that media narratives have unfairly portrayed his administration as dysfunctional, while noting some achievements in asylum policy and infrastructure investment.
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