Germany's coalition government faces record-low approval amid public discontent
Public support for Germany’s centre-right coalition government has fallen sharply, according to a new Ipsos poll. Approval ratings for nearly all cabinet members have dropped since the start of the year, with overall satisfaction now at just 17 percent. The government’s approval has collapsed from 40 percent in June 2025 to 17 percent in May. This steep decline reflects wider dissatisfaction with its performance over the past months.
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) remains the only frontrunner, holding a 50 percent approval rating. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has seen his support drop to 18 percent. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) now has the lowest backing at 15 percent, down from 41 percent earlier. Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has also lost 10 points since March, now at 19 percent. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei (CDU) have each fallen by eight points, standing at 20 and 22 percent respectively. The poll highlights a broad erosion of trust across the cabinet, with few members escaping the downward trend.
The latest figures show a clear decline in confidence across the government. With approval ratings at record lows, the coalition faces growing pressure to address public concerns. The Ipsos poll underscores the scale of the challenge ahead.
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