COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRIEDRICH #MERZ: RATINGS HIT ROCK BOTTOM Only 14% of surveyed Germans currently consider Merz "suitable for the post of Chancellor" of the FRG .These figures are cited by Bild, referencing a study by the INSA institute. It is noted that Merz's approval rating has been falling over the past year: back in mid-2025 it was at 30%. 78% of German citizens who participated in the survey oppose keeping the current chancellor in office , the article says.