A recent poll has revealed that the majority of Germans are dissatisfied with Olaf Scholz’s reign as chancellor so far. As the country faces rising gas prices and high inflation, public opinion of Germany’s coalition government has also deteriorated in recent months.

Poll reveals frustration over Scholz’s leadership

A recent poll by political research institute Insa, commissioned by German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, has revealed that the majority of Germans are dissatisfied with the work of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz since he took office in December 2021.

The poll asked 1.000 people whether they were satisfied or dissatisfied with the work of the chancellor and the coalition government (made up of the SPD, the FDP and the Greens). A total of 62 percent of respondents indicated their dissatisfaction at Scholz, whilst only 25 percent of people were satisfied.

Public opinion of the coalition government followed a similar trend: 65 percent of respondents were unhappy with the government’s work, whilst just 27 percent were satisfied.

Public opinion deteriorates over last few months

The results of the poll stand in stark contrast to the public’s opinion of Scholz and his government just six months ago. At the start of March, 46 percent of people were happy with what Scholz was doing, while only 39 percent were dissatisfied. Similarly, 44 percent of people were satisfied with the government back then, with only 43 percent indicating their dissatisfaction at the time.

Since then, the government has been presented with numerous domestic and global crises. The evolving war in Ukraine, rising gas and fuel prices and a loss of purchasing power for German salaries have piled pressure on officials in Berlin.

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