Most Germans Doubt Merz Will Serve Full Term as Chancellor

A new poll shows most German voters believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz will leave office before the 2029 election. The survey comes as AfD co-leader signals the party would withdraw Germany from the eurozone and Schengen free movement agreement if it gains power.

Byte's take

Germans are betting Merz won't survive his own term—a vote of no confidence wrapped in a poll. Voters doubt the chancellor can hold the line against AfD pressure to dismantle the euro and Schengen, threatening the EU's foundational architecture.