Most Germans believe that the country needs “fundamental reforms” to remain viable in the future, according to a survey conducted by the Forsa opinion research institute for the Federal Association of German Employers’ Associations (BDA). The results were reported by T-Online on Wednesday.
Only 2 percent of those surveyed think that Germany is well-prepared for the future, while 21 percent believe that small changes are needed, and 76 percent think that fundamental reforms are necessary. The greatest need for action, according to the respondents, is in the education system, energy supply for citizens and businesses, and the healthcare system.
Eighty percent of those surveyed believe that the economic situation in Germany has worsened over the past three years, while 17 percent said it has remained the same, and 3 percent see an improvement.
The Federal Association of German Employers’ Associations, the client of the survey, expressed alarm. “Germany needs an economic turnaround” said BDA President Rainer Dulger to the news portal. After three years of the grand coalition and two years of recession, the public has realized that not enough is happening.
“A lifeless management of the status quo is not an option” Dulger said. “The results of the last federal government leave a lot to be desired.” “We need fundamental reforms. That is a clear mandate for the next federal government. The politics must now deliver.”
The new federal government must quickly create the framework for economic success in the next decade. “Otherwise, our country will continue to lose ground in prosperity, influence, and security” said the employer representative.