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Merz Leads in German Election Poll

A YouGov poll suggests Friedrich Merz has a significant lead in the upcoming German election, while Chancellor Scholz's prospects are minimal.

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What are the prospects for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to be re-elected?: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has minimal chances according to the same poll, with only 6% of respondents believing he will secure a second term. Even among SPD voters, only 8% expect him to remain Chancellor.
What percentage of respondents remain uncertain about the election outcome?: A significant portion of respondents (29%) remain undecided about the election's outcome, highlighting uncertainty regarding the next government's composition.
Which party is most likely to benefit from the end of the current coalition government?: The ending of the current coalition doesn't appear to benefit any of the three parties significantly, as 42% of respondents believe no single party will profit from it.
What is the preferred coalition among respondents, and what percentage expressed uncertainty?: While a grand coalition of the Union and SPD is preferred by 35% of respondents, a significant 44% expressed uncertainty about their preferred coalition.
Who has the best chance of leading the government after the upcoming German election, according to a recent poll?: According to a YouGov poll, Friedrich Merz (CDU) has the best chance of leading the next government after the upcoming German election, with 44% of respondents believing he has the best prospects.

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