One year after taking office, the black-red federal government faces massive public criticism. According to a survey by Forsa, only 11 percent of German citizens are satisfied with the coalition’s work, while 87 percent are dissatisfied. This represents a sharp drop in approval ratings compared to July 2025, when satisfaction still stood at 38 percent.
Negative sentiment is especially prominent in key policy areas. Approximately 80 to 90 percent of respondents report dissatisfaction with measures related to infrastructure, curbing price increases, reforming social security systems, and improving the general economic situation.
The government performed slightly better concerning the topic of restricting illegal immigration, achieving 32 percent satisfaction. However, even in this area, criticism remains dominant, outpacing approval by 60 percent.
On other issues, the public remains divided. When asked if governing conditions have become more difficult given the current crises, 45 percent responded yes, while 48 percent responded no. Notably, a clear majority of 76 percent rejected the notion that citizens hold exaggerated expectations of the government.
The survey was conducted by Forsa on behalf of RTL/ntv, using data from 1,002 respondents collected between April 30 and May 4, 2026.