6 days ago
Survey shows many Germans doubt Merz's foreign policy skills
As Chancellor Friedrich Merz gets ready to meet his US counterpart President Donald Trump on Thursday, many Germans don't think their leader has the diplomatic skills to handle foreign policy challenges.
A poll published on Wednesday from public broadcaster ARD found that nearly half - 47% - of respondents believe the new chancellor lacks the diplomatic finesse needed to handle foreign policy challenges, while 40% believe he possesses such skills.
Of those surveyed, 46% think Merz will establish a good rapport with Trump, while 44% do not share this confidence.
A significant majority of respondents (73%) currently consider the United States to be an untrustworthy partner, according to the ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey.
The polling institute Infratest Dimap conducted the survey on behalf of ARD, interviewing 1,292 eligible voters this week.
