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Three‑Quarters of Germans Say Economics Minister Reiche Is a Wrong Appointment

A Forsa survey for Stern and RTL finds broad rejection that could weaken her authority and intensify scrutiny of her leadership.

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Die Mehrheit der Deutschen halten Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) einer Umfrage zufolge für eine Fehlbesetzung. Wie die Forsa-Umfrage im Auftrag von RTL und "Stern" ergab, halten 75 Prozent Reiche nicht für die richtige Besetzung.
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Overview

  • The Forsa poll found 75 percent of respondents consider Katherina Reiche the wrong person for the Federal Economics Ministry, 15 percent said they are satisfied with her work and 10 percent were undecided.
  • The survey was conducted for Stern and RTL and highlights deep unpopularity that cuts across regions, parties and social groups.
  • Reiche’s ratings are similarly negative in East and West Germany, with about 77 percent in the east and 75 percent in the west viewing her as a poor fit for the job.
  • Disapproval extends into party bases and key constituencies: 66 percent of CDU/CSU supporters and 70 percent of SPD supporters reject her, while opposition voters and the self‑employed show even higher rejection (Greens/Left 85 percent, AfD 81 percent, self‑employed 82 percent).
  • The minister, a 53‑year‑old CDU politician and former chairwoman of Westenergie AG, has faced months of criticism and the poll is likely to increase pressure within her party and the governing coalition over her leadership and policy record.