The Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains the clear frontrunner in a new poll, which, among other things, highlights the federal government’s difficulty in convincing citizens of the reforms it is promoting.

According to the Forsa Institute’s Trend Barometer, commissioned by the private television networks RTL/n-tv, the AfD maintains the 26% support recorded a week ago in the corresponding poll, while the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) remains in second place with 22%, also showing no change in its support.

The Greens follow with 15%, unchanged, as do the Left and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which stand at 12%.

Dissatisfaction with the chancellor’s performance also continues to rise and has reached 84% (+1). Only 14% of those surveyed say they are satisfied with the work of Friedrich Merz.

When asked, “Do you understand the reform measures?”, 70% answered “no,” while only 30% said “yes.” Similarly, 65% say they do not expect the measures to bring about any improvement, while 28% express the opposite view.

The survey also records public reaction to the measure regarding sick leave requiring a doctor’s note starting from the first day of absence, with 44% approving it and 55% considering it a mistake. However, 52% state that the government’s proposed taxation of higher incomes reduces social inequalities, a view with which 22% disagree.