2024-07-28 13:28:18
More than 60% of Germans have reported a deterioration in their standard of living since German Chancellor Angela Merkel left office. This was reported by DW, citing data from a YouGov social survey conducted to mark the politician’s 70th birthday, Day.Az reports, citing Gazeta.ru.
The survey of the German population was conducted from July 28 to July 3, 2024 among a statistical sample of 2,030 people. According to 61% of respondents, the situation in the country has worsened since Merkel left office. 7% of respondents said that conditions had improved. 25% of survey participants reported that the situation remained the same.
Only 28% blame the current German government headed by Olaf Scholz for the worsening situation, 15% blame international factors. The remaining 57% of respondents believe that the worsening situation is due to both.
Angela Merkel left her post as German Chancellor on December 8, 2021, amid the energy crisis in Europe.
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