Merz said he does not seek to become a people's favorite
The German Chancellor answered questions about unpopular reforms and public criticism
Quick Look
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he does not seek people's love, but his goal is to return the country to the right course.
- According to him, he is already in conflict with the public over possible unpopular reforms.
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Why It Matters
An Ipsos poll showed low levels of approval for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's work among the German population.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he does not seek to become a people's favorite.
“I don’t strive to become a people’s favorite,” Merz said at the opening of the German Employers’ Day in Berlin, broadcast by the Phoenix television channel.
The Chancellor assured that his goal is to return Germany to the right course and open real prospects for the future to German youth.
Merz also sharply responded to the moderator of the discussion when asked whether he was ready to enter into conflict with the public if he began to carry out unpopular reforms in order to increase Germany's competitiveness. According to the chancellor, he is already in this conflict.
“The media likes to constantly discuss the personnel composition of the government, leaving the problems themselves and their substantive side in the background, and to be honest, this does not interest me at all,” Merz said, adding that his criticism does not apply to the moderator of the discussion.
An Ipsos poll previously showed that almost 70% of Germans call Merz's work a failure, and another 58% are in favor of his resignation.
Open Questions
- What unpopular reforms is the government planning to implement?
