Poll: Most Germans expect Merz to be replaced before next election

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2026-08-23

Berlin (dpa) - Most Germans expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to be replaced before the next scheduled election in 2029, according to a YouGov poll. The survey found 36% of respondents expect Merz to be replaced as chancellor before the election, while 18% expect him to be replaced this year. According to 29% of those surveyed, Merz will remain in office at least until the election, while 17% did not provide an answer. When asked who was considere......

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