German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

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German elections are underway, with Chancellor Merz facing significant political pressure that could intensify if his party performs poorly. Voters express dissatisfaction with Merz, describing him as arrogant and out of touch. His supporters contend he inherited many of the nation's problems and has navigated difficult global events. However, voter confidence in his ability to solve these issues appears to be declining. Merz's shift to the right on immigration has not reduced support for the AfD and has alienated left-leaning voters. His direct communication style, including remarks about increased work and reduced sick leave, has also generated irritation.

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Chancellor Merz is perceived by some voters as arrogant, out of touch, and not on the same level as the general public.

quoteAfD supporter Reinhart

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Traditional parties are being washed away in Germany and other European countries like Italy, France, and Great Britain.

quoteAfD supporter Reinhart

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Merz's blunt communication style, such as dismissing 'work-life balance' and advocating for more work and less sick leave, has caused irritation.

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Merz's tack to the right on immigration has failed to erode AfD support and has alienated left-leaning voters.

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Full report

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In a queue for a campaign event in the city of Neubrandenburg, AfD supporter Reinhart tells us that the traditional parties are being washed away."Not only in Germany. In Italy, in France, in Great Britain. Everywhere the traditional parties go down."He smiles when asked what he thinks of Merz, saying: "Oh well everyone thinks the same about him."He is arrogant, out of touch, not on the same level as the general public."Merz's backers argue that the chancellor has had a tough time with global events and that a lot of the problems the nation faces are ones he has inherited.But whatever faith people had in his ability to fix those problems, it is apparently ebbing away - and, the brutal truth is, it can be hard to find voters who like him.The former corporate lawyer's tack to the right on issues like immigration has failed to erode AfD support while also alienating people further to the left.His blunt communication style has also caused irritation, such as his dismissal of "work-life balance", telling Germans they need to work more and take less sick leave.

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