According to an online poll published by Germany's “Photo” on the 12th, 78% of Germans who were polled gave a negative answer to the question “whether Friedrich Mertz is fit to be prime minister,” only 14% answered “yes,” and the remaining 8% did not. “Photo” is one of the most widely distributed newspapers in Germany and Europe. The newspaper commissioned the German INSA Institute of Public Opinion to complete this poll. “Photo” reports that the German public's approval rating for Mertz has been declining since mid-2025, and at that time, more than 30% of respondents still acknowledged his work performance.

According to an online poll published by Germany's “Photo” on the 12th, 78% of Germans who were polled gave a negative answer to the question “whether Friedrich Mertz is fit to be prime minister,” only 14% answered “yes,” and the remaining 8% did not. “Photo” is one of the most widely distributed newspapers in Germany and Europe. The newspaper commissioned the German INSA Institute of Public Opinion to complete this poll. “Photo” reports that the German public's approval rating for Mertz has been declining since mid-2025, and at that time, more than 30% of respondents still acknowledged his work performance.