Key Points
- %64 positive view (Ukraine); %16 positive view (Germany); difference 48 points.
- Merz is the second most popular foreign leader in Ukraine after Macron.
- In Germany's YouGov July 2026 survey, negative view is 81%.
- Reason for support: Merz's political, financial, and military aid to Ukraine.
By the Numbers
In a survey conducted by Ukraine's Rating Group, it was asked whether Fridrih Merz is viewed positively, and 64% responded positively. This figure ranks second, right after French President Emmanuel Makron's 79%. In the same topic, a YouGov survey conducted in Germany in July 2026 found only a 16% positive view, while the negative view rate rose to 81%.
This large difference is explained by Merz's political, financial, and military support to Ukraine. Berlin's stance towards Kyiv increases Ukrainian sympathy for Merz, while economic difficulties in Germany, internal coalition conflicts, and a focus on foreign policy cause local support to quickly wane. The survey, conducted by phone with 2.000 adults between August 4‑9, and although methodological differences prevent direct comparison, the 48‑point difference is striking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Fridrih Merz's popularity so high in Ukraine?
- Merz's strong political, financial, and military support to Ukraine increases the Ukrainian people's positive view of him.
- Why is Merz's support low in Germany?
- In Germany, economic difficulties, internal coalition conflicts, and a focus on foreign policy reduce his local popularity.
- What are the sample sizes and dates of the surveys?
- The Ukraine survey was conducted with 2.000 adults between August 4‑9; the Germany YouGov survey was carried out in July 2026.
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