A recent survey indicates widespread public skepticism regarding the German federal government’s capacity to enact substantial reforms within the social security system. Conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv television stations between September 19th and 22nd, 2025, the poll examined the views of 1,000 participants.
The findings reveal that only 23 percent of those surveyed believe the coalition government, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), will be successful in implementing fundamental changes to the country’s social security infrastructure. A significant majority, 74 percent, expressed doubt about the government’s ability to achieve this.
This sentiment of uncertainty extends even among supporters of the governing parties. Among CDU/CSU voters, just 38 percent are confident in the coalition’s reform capabilities. SPD supporters show a slightly higher, but still hesitant, figure of 35 percent. The level of trust diminishes further among supporters of the Green Party (23 percent), The Left (20 percent) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (5 percent).
