German Chancellor Angela Merkel's popularity soars

In Germany, the authority of Chancellor Angela Merkel continues to grow. So, according to the latest data of a survey conducted by the well-known sociological institute Forsa, if the head of the German cabinet of ministers were elected by direct vote, then 61 percent of those polled would be ready to vote for Merkel.

This high result, according to the head of Forsa, Manfred Güllner, is explained by the fact that the German chancellor immediately rushed to the site of the Airbus-320 crash and, with her open emotional behavior, once again confirmed her image of a caring “mother” of the nation in the eyes of the Germans. As you know, Merkel has long been given the unofficial nickname "Mutti".

The popularity of the Frau Chancellor also significantly affects the electoral rating of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headed by her and the partner Christian Social Union (CSU). More than 42% of German citizens give their political sympathies to the CDU / CSU, and 37% are convinced that these parties are the best at solving the country's internal problems.

But for the Social Democrats, things are not at all brilliant. Only 23% of those polled would vote for the SPD. At the same time, the leader of the party and vice-chancellor of the current government, Sigmar Gabriel, in the case of a direct nomination to the post of head of the cabinet, could receive only 13 percent.

The next parliamentary elections in Germany will be held in 2017. At the December CDU congress in 2014, Merkel challenged the CDU/CSU to win a sufficient majority to form a one-party government.