A year after taking office, the coalition government comprising the Black-Red parties is facing massive criticism from the public. According to a survey conducted by Forsa, only 11 percent of German citizens are satisfied with the coalition’s work, while 87 percent expressed dissatisfaction. This represents a significant drop in public approval compared to July 2025, when the favorable rating stood at 38 percent.
Discontent is particularly sharp in crucial policy areas. A large majority-between 80 and 90 percent-of respondents are unhappy with measures related to infrastructure, curbing price increases, reforming social security systems, and improving the overall economic situation.
The government reports a slightly better rating on the issue of limiting illegal immigration, where 32 percent of people were satisfied. However, even here, criticism substantially outweighs support, with 60 percent disapproving of the measures.
Furthermore, public opinion is divided regarding the increasing difficulty of governing amid current crises: 45 percent view conditions as more challenging, while 48 percent report no change. More broadly, a clear majority of 76 percent disagrees with the assessment that citizens have unrealistic expectations of the government.
The survey was commissioned by RTL/ntv and conducted by Forsa, using a dataset of 1,002 respondents interviewed between April 30th and May 4th, 2026.
