Support for the new chancellor continues to plummet amid the cost-of-living crisis and concerns over migration, a new survey suggestsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval rating has fallen to a historic low, according to a new poll released Sunday. Only 26% approved of Merz's work, and just 23% backed his government. READ MORE: Far-right triples vote in German coalition strongholdMerz, who took office in May, has pledged to revive the stagnant economy, strengthen the military, and help secure continued US support for Ukraine. The right-wing, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has strongly criticized the government's decision to allocate taxpayer money to Ukraine instead of addressing domestic needs. The AfD is currently the second-largest force in the Bundestag and is leading in national polls.