A recent Forsa survey, commissioned by “Der Stern” and RTL Deutschland, reveals a mixed public perception of German Labour Minister Bärbel Bas. Conducted between September 4th and 5th, the poll of 1,006 respondents assessed Bas’s standing among the German electorate following a recent public disagreement with CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding social welfare policy.
The survey, which forms part of Forsa’s ongoing profile series examining prominent politicians, indicates that 46% of those polled believe Bas communicates clearly. However, the results show lower ratings in other key areas. Only 26% feel she understands the concerns of ordinary citizens and just 30% attribute the qualities of competence, trustworthiness and sympathy to the Labour Minister. Leadership qualities are perceived by a mere 24%.
Despite the overall lukewarm reception, Bas enjoys considerably stronger support amongst SPD members. A significant 62% of SPD supporters believe she communicates effectively, with 60% deeming her trustworthy and 58% finding her competent.
The research highlights the challenges faced by Bas in cultivating broader public confidence and underscores the differing viewpoints of party members compared to the national sentiment.
