A recent survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv has shown a slight decline in the popularity of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), with the party now at 14 percent, a one-point drop from the previous week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has seen a minor improvement, now at 24 percent, a one-point increase, while the Free Democratic Party (FDP) has also gained a point, now at four percent. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), remain at the top with 27 percent, maintaining their stability from the previous week. The Greens have lost a point, now at 11 percent, while the Left Party remains at 11 percent, the Basic Security for All (BSW) at three percent and other parties at six percent.
In a question about political competence, CDU/CSU and AfD are seen as equally capable, with 26 and 11 percent of respondents, respectively, having confidence in their ability to solve the country’s problems. The SPD has seen a one-point decline, now at seven percent, while the Greens and Left Party remain at five percent each. Forty-three percent of Germans do not trust any party to address the country’s problems.
The economic sentiment has shown a slight easing, with 28 percent of respondents expecting an improvement in the economic situation, the highest value since January. Forty-eight percent anticipate a deterioration and 24 percent expect no change.
Forty percent of Germans are satisfied with the work of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a one-point increase from the previous week. However, a significant number of people, particularly from the east, AfD, Left and Green supporters, are critical of Merz’s performance. In contrast, Union and SPD supporters have a more positive view of Merz’s work.
Forty-seven percent of Germans believe Merz has effectively represented the interests of Germany against Donald Trump, a significant increase following his visit to the White House. The majority of Union, SPD and Green supporters agree, while the AfD and Left Party supporters largely disagree.
Thirty-seven percent of respondents are satisfied with the work of Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, a significant negative assessment from Green and Left Party supporters, while a majority of Union supporters are satisfied with his work.