A commissioned study by the INSA sociology institute and reported by Bild am Sonntag shows broad dissatisfaction with the work of Germany’s governing coalition, often referred to as the traffic light coalition, which comprises the FDP, SPD, and Greens. The survey indicates that only about one in four respondents are satisfied with the government’s performance, marking the lowest satisfaction level observed during the coalition’s tenure.
Among those who support the SPD, roughly half express dissatisfaction with the coalition’s actions, while Greens supporters show a similar trend with a sizable portion unhappy with the current cabinet. In contrast, FDP supporters display a notably higher level of disapproval, with about seven in ten voicing negative views of the cabinet’s performance.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stands out as the single cabinet member whose performance was deemed satisfactory by a majority of respondents, with 51 percent rating him the work of the minister as being in good faith and capable of driving a larger military budget.
The data were collected over July 6 and 7, with a sample size of 1,004 participants.
Meanwhile, media coverage from The Telegraph suggests discussions in Germany about the timing of Ukraine joining NATO, pointing to potential delays at the Vilnius summit. In related regional debates, there has been commentary in the United States and other NATO member states about whether the alliance should influence regional security dynamics related to Ukraine.