Ankara: The trust of Germans in their government has fallen to an all-time low, according to a public opinion poll. Only 17% of the population still believes that the government is capable of fulfilling its responsibilities, a significant decrease compared to 23%, 25%, and 27% in previous years, according to the poll commissioned by the civil servants' union dbb.

According to Anadolu Agency, approximately 79% of citizens now believe the government is overwhelmed by the sheer volume of its tasks and problems. Among those surveyed, civil servants, as well as supporters of the co-governing CDU/CSU and Social Democratic Party, along with the opposition Greens, expressed slightly higher confidence in the government's ability to act. In contrast, supporters of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) voiced lower confidence in the government.

The survey was conducted by the Forsa Institute, one of Germany's leading polling firms. Reacting to the poll, dbb President Volker Geyer described the results as 'a disaster and a wake-up call.' Geyer advocated for reforms that would positively impact people's lives by generating economic growth, strengthening social welfare systems, and ensuring that the government functions more effectively.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has recently reshuffled top posts ahead of key regional elections. Merz, who took office less than 15 months ago, vowed to revive Germany's economy after years of stagnation. However, the recovery has been slow, and the coalition government of Merz's center-right Union bloc and the center-left Social Democrats has yet to convince voters of its ability to deliver results.