German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Becomes Most Unpopular Leader in Country's History After One Year

Friedrich Merz has become the most unpopular German chancellor in the country's history after just one year in office, according to polling data. While Merz projects an image as a decisive European leader on the international stage, his approval ratings have plummeted domestically as his policy agenda has alienated both ordinary Germans and younger voters. The sharp decline in support represents a dramatic fall from grace for the leader who was expected to provide strong leadership for Europe's largest economy.