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The Germans Are Bringing Merz Forward with Their Feet Ahead of Schedule: EADaily

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EADaily, August 23rd, 2026. More than half of Germans expect Merz to resign ahead of schedule — before the 2029 elections. This is evidenced by the results of a recent YouGov survey.

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Lean Left

According to a recent YouGov survey, a majority of Germans believe that the chancellor will be replaced before 2029. 18 percent even expect an early Merz out this year.

Lean Left

Chancellor Merz is used to poor popularity values. He has also been speculated about his replacement.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Lean Right

Survey shows declining confidence in Merz and growing doubts about his term of office.

·Berlin, Germany
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Center

The popularity of Friedrich Merz is at a low point. He has also lost authority in the eyes of many respondents due to the recent personal rochade. Most people do not believe that he will last a long time.

·Berlin, Germany
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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is unpopular. However, this also leads to his soon ending as chancellor. The Germans have a clear opinion on this.

·Berlin, Germany
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  • 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right

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Welt broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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