Why is Chancellor Merz so unpopular — and is it fair?

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Chapters:
Unpopular Chancellor (00:00 – 02:30)
Perception Versus Reality (02:30 – 05:00)
Living Cost Fears (05:00 – 07:30)
How Polls Measure (07:30 – 10:00)
Polling Blind Spots (10:00 – 12:30)
Who Is Responsible (12:30 – 15:00)
Leadership Confidence Gap (15:00 – 17:30)
Economic Promises Tested (17:30 – 20:00)
Reform And Friction (20:00 – 22:30)
Merz and Macron Compared (22:30 – 25:00)
Pocketbook Politics (25:00 – 27:30)
AfD Gaining Momentum (27:30 – 30:00)
Governing Under Pressure (30:00 – 33:00)
Final Judgement (33:00 – 38:42)
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