3
2
1
1 63% September 2015
Thousands of refugees and migrants arrive in Germany after Merkel opens border
2 59% July 2016
Germany is hit by string of violent attacks in Ansbach, Würzburg and Munich
3 52% November 2016
Merkel announces she will stand for a fourth term as chancellor in next year's election
40
50
70
60
Percentage rating (very satisfied/satisified)
Source: Infratest-dimap
Merkel's approval rating
Sep
May
Jan 2016
Sep
May
Jan 2015
52%
November 2016
Merkel announces she will stand for a fourth term as chancellor in next year's election
59%
July 2016
Germany is hit by string of violent attacks in Ansbach, Würzburg and Munich
63%
September 2015
Thousands of refugees and migrants arrive in Germany after Merkel opens border
40
50
70
60
80
Percentage rating (very satisfied/satisified)
Source: Infratest-dimap
Merkel's approval rating
Sep
May
Jan 2016
Sep
May
Jan 2015