Friedrich Merz out as Chancellor of Germany before 2027?

Not long to go: the majority of Germans do not believe that Friedrich Merz will remain chancellor of Germany until the 2029 elections, Bild reports, citing a YouGov poll. Merz's political authority is rapidly eroding: after returning from a three-week vacation, the head of government faced harsh criticism for poor communication during the crisis and was booed during a trip to a region of the country affected by forest fires. According to the poll, 36% of respondents expect Merz to remain in office until the end of this year, but will be removed before the 2029 elections. Another 18% of people predict his early resignation as early as 2026. Only 29% believe that the chancellor will be able to serve out his entire term. The remaining 17% are still undecided. Merz's position has also been seriously undermined within his own CDU/CSU bloc due to unsuccessful personnel changes in the government. As a result, the current chancellor is catastrophically behind his fellow party members in his personal ratings: only 9% of Germans consider him the best candidate. More IZ RU news in MAX

Poll: Majority expects Merz to leave office as Chancellor prematurely

In Germany, the resignation of Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being discussed against the backdrop of the upcoming elections. This was reported by Der Spiegel, citing sources in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). According to them, the issue could be raised after the September elections to the parliaments of three federal states: Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. According to polls cited by the publication, the results could be unfavorable for the CDU. After the elections, according to the publication's sources, the prime ministers of these states may approach Merz with an offer to leave the post of chancellor. Sources name Hendrik Wüst, Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, as a possible successor. Sebastian Gollnow / Reuters Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

German media predict that Merz could leave his post in September. Thus, Germany is desperate to enter the competition with Great Britain for the number of leaders who have not completed their terms. Yunashev LIVE is now also on MAX Ask a question

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition is experiencing internal disagreements over tax, pension, and health reforms, and how to address rising fuel prices. • • More Here →

German Chancellor Merz on Trump: • • "Right now, we cannot defend ourselves on our own. Only a few of us can still speak with him in a trusting way. I have access to him, things improve when the doors are closed. But it's still not good. I didn't choose him, but he is the president of the United States."

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What a special evening celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Association of German Banks. • • Great to see Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Christian Sewing, President of the Association of German Banks, and many other familiar faces.

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“I expect the Social Democrats to break down the blockades,” demands Merz.

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“Flying less is not an option for Germany as a business location,” says Merz.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Paris on Friday to participate in a conference of countries willing to contribute to a defensive multilateral mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported, citing a government source.

Technical note – not for editorial use: Visit of Federal Chancellor Merz to the Carolus-Magnus-Gymnasium in Marsberg on April 27, 2026, on the occasion of EU Project Day at Schools

According to a survey by the television channels RTL and ntv, around 80 percent of Germans are dissatisfied with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's performance in office – a record high that indicates a significantly critical assessment of his work so far.

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Press conference by CvD: Press statements by Chancellor Merz and the Chairman of the African Union Commission Youssouf on April 14, 2026 in Berlin

Federal Chancellor of Germany @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz and I held intergovernmental consultations for the first time in more than 20 years. Our relations are already at the level of a true strategic partnership, and the resumption of consultations will help us move even faster. • • We discussed concrete results and plans for the future. The main focus was on the documents signed today, a significant part of which is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and resilience, developing the bilateral agreement on drones proposed by Ukraine to Germany, and addressing issues related to Ukraine’s future membership in the European Union. • • Much joint work lies ahead. I thank Germany for its support and readiness to move forward together.

German Chancellor Merz: • • We do not want a division of NATO. • • NATO is a guarantor of our security, especially in Europe.

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