Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unpopularity fuels talk of finding a replacement
- Posted on May 29, 2026
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unpopularity fuels talk of finding a replacement
One year after taking office, Germany's head of federal government has reached record levels of unpopularity, his coalition is riven by internal disagreements and the economy is shaken. The far right's score in three regional elections in September could put him to the test.
