Friedrich Merz · Chancelier· in office since May 2025
Leader approval (Germany): 17.7 % in Q2 2026, the latest available value.
8 observations from 2025-06 to 2026-06. Source: Multi-pollster aggregate (Editor's pick).
Share of the population approving the head of government's action; monthly cadence.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 16 % |
| 2026-05 | 16 % |
| 2026-04 | 21 % |
| 2026-03 | 29 % |
| 2026-02 | 25 % |
| 2025-12 | 23 % |
| 2025-08 | 32 % |
| 2025-06 | 39 % |