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