ZDF Politbarometer: reservations about Merz and Union

This is the result of the ZDF's politbarometer. Merz's approval as designated chancellor also declined slightly compared to the beginning of March.

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In the election campaign, Friedrich Merz had rejected new debts, and after the election, the tough change of course followed. Many Union voters also see this as a voter delusion.

After easing the debt brake, Union and Merz are accused of voter deception. This is shown by the current ZDF politbarometer. The approval of Merz as chancellor is falling significantly.

All those who are young and work will have to pay the special funds and perhaps go to war. The winners: old and retired. What a fraud!

After the vote on the new debt, the CDU has to fight with withdrawals and withdrawal announcements. Green faction leader Katharina Dröge, however, doubts the negotiating skill of Friedrich Merz. All developments in the live ticker.