the revolt in his own party

on Friedrich Merz's mind since 2026-08-01

The history

1. 2026-09-18— #4 · 12% · new this week — Merz faces down a party revolt, loyalty letters and all
2. 2026-09-16— #3 · 17% · new this week — Eight premiers sign a loyalty statement, which is rarely a good sign
3. 2026-09-15— #2 · 22% · new this week — Embattled Merz goes to his party asking for a show of hands
4. 2026-09-14— #4 · 12% · new this week — Conservatives warn out loud that the government could collapse
5. 2026-09-13— #4 · 15% · new this week — Bavaria rules out an ouster; Merz makes clear he is staying
6. 2026-09-12— #3 · 15% · new this week — Digging in while his own benches grumble
7. 2026-08-02— #1 · 28% · steady — A Fortnight From Hell, and the Knives Stay Out
8. 2026-08-01— #1 · 30% · new this week — The CDU starts counting votes it hasn't been asked for yet