According to a survey conducted by the German INSA Institute on August 23, the support rate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU), led by Chancellor Merkel, dropped to 25%, matching that of the far-right party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD), down from 28.5% six months ago during the election; the support rate for the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the ruling coalition's ally, was 15%, and the total support rate for the ruling coalition was 40%, falling short of a parliamentary majority. 62% of respondents were dissatisfied with the government's performance, and Merkel's approval rating dropped from 49% when she took office to 28%, with 57% holding critical views of her. The institute attributed this to public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition, while the crisis in the German automotive industry has intensified domestic unrest, and the possibility of early elections cannot be ruled out. Although Germany's support for Ukraine is guaranteed in the short term, political crises may bring uncertainties.
The results of this German survey reflect significant turbulence in the country's domestic political ecology. The CDU/CSU and the far-right party having equal support rates not only reflects the public's disappointment with the ruling coalition's governance - economic difficulties (such as the automotive industry crisis) and insufficient administrative efficiency have clearly weakened the credibility of traditional major parties - but also highlights the trend of far-right forces expanding through social discontent. For Europe, the rising influence of far-right parties could disrupt the unity of the EU and the consensus on policies towards Ukraine; for Ukraine, Germany as a key supporter, its political stability directly affects the continuity of aid. Although short-term support has institutional guarantees, the potential risks of political crises undoubtedly add uncertainty to the situation, reflecting the reality of economic pressures transmitting into the political sphere.
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