Merkel's approval rating falls to record low

(Baonghean.vn) - According to a recent poll by the INSA research institute published in the Bild newspaper, only 29.5% of Germans support Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU). This is the worst result in the history of this party bloc.

Chancellor Angela Merkel has the lowest approval rating in history. Photo: Getty

After a series of terrorist attacks involving migrants, a wave of anti-immigration took place strongly in Germany, Mrs. Merkel was criticized and her reputation declined because of her open-door policy.

However, many people still want to see Ms. Merkel continue to take on a fourth term in September 2017.

Also according to the interview, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) increased its support by 1% to reach 22%.

The Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) won less popularity.

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party maintained its position at 15%.

The AfD has won big in regional elections this year and opinion polls show many voters are disappointed with Ms Merkel's right-wing ruling coalition.

The SPD's preferred coalition partner, the Greens, fell 0.5 percentage points to 11%.

The far left party, a potential partner of the SPD, rose to 12%.

Commenting on the voting results, the director of INSA told Bild: “Germany is looking forward to the most exciting election in its history.”

Thanh Hien

(According to Express)