Reference News Network, November 9 report. According to the website of Germany's "Die Welt" on November 8, nearly four years after Angela Merkel (CDU) stepped down as chancellor, a survey shows that one in four Germans would like her to return. This survey, commissioned by Fink Media Group and conducted by the Institute for Demoscopy, showed that Merkel is particularly popular among supporters of the Green Party and the Left Party, young voters, and urban residents.
The report stated that regarding the question "Do you miss the time when Merkel was federal chancellor," 25% of respondents said they "miss" or "somewhat miss" her, while 68% chose "do not miss" or "not very much miss." Among respondents who said they would vote for the Left Party in the next federal election, 61% said they miss Merkel, and 52% of Green Party supporters said the same. The proportion among CDU/CSU supporters was only 22%, and 34% among SPD supporters.
The survey showed that Merkel is most popular among people aged 18 to 29, with one-third of respondents in this age group saying they miss the former chancellor. In people over 65, the percentage was only 19%. The survey also revealed differences in support rates between urban and rural areas: the higher the degree of urbanization in the region, the stronger the longing for the former chancellor.
In early December 2021, Merkel handed over power to Olaf Scholz (SPD) after serving as chancellor for 16 years. The survey was conducted online between November 4 and 6, interviewing about 5,000 respondents aged 18 and older. According to the Institute for Demoscopy, the survey is representative. (Translated by Nie Litan)
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