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Two Thirds of Germans Support Climate Neutrality by 2045
According to a survey by the polling institute Forsa, a majority of people in Germany support achieving climate…
Electronic Tip Options Face Skepticism as Only 29 Percent of Germans Find Them Practical
The option to suggest a tip when paying electronically is now common in many shops and restaurants, but…
41 Percent of Germans Question Government Stability Expect Early Collapse of Black‑Red Coalition
According to a poll by the opinion‑research institute Insa, almost every second German citizen expects the current coalition…
1.28 Million Germans Tap into Old‑Age and Disability Security Net in December 2025
In December 2025 about 1.28 million people in Germany received benefits under the Basic Income Security (SGB XII) for old‑age and…
76% of Germans demand stronger protection for kids on social media
A recent survey conducted by the German market research firm Forsa, on behalf of the Federal Consumer Association…
73% of Germans Say Germany Will Struggle With More Iranian Refugees
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for “Stern” and RTL found that a clear majority – 73 percent –…
Survey: Majority Want Oil Embargo Against Russia Held While 36 % Germans Support Trade Restart
Thirty‑six percent of Germans say they would like to allow the export of Russian oil again overall, while…
Study Finds Germans Know Little About Their Native Mushrooms
Most Germans can accurately identify only a handful of native mushroom species. A study by the University of…
75 Percent of Germans Blast Government for Failing to Curb Fuel Price Surge
The German federal government faces heavy criticism from citizens for its approach to tackling high petrol prices.According to…
Majority of Germans Support Five-Year Delay of Climate Targets
A majority of Germans are calling for a five‑year postponement of the country’s climate‑neutrality goal. According to a…
Söder Urges Bundeswehr Machines to Evacuate Germans from Middle East
On Thursday, Bavarian Prime Minister and CSU leader Markus Söder told World TV that Germany’s current measures to bring its…
58% of Germans Say US‑Israel Attack on Iran Not Justified
Most Germans regard the United States and Israel’s last‑week strike on Iran as unwarranted. A poll by Infratest…
Germans in Middle East Outnumber Previous Estimates
According to a report in the “Rheinische Post” this Thursday, a German analysis of the current situation in…
Majority of Germans Say No to US‑Israel Attack on Iran 57% Oppose
Most Germans do not support the military strike by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets. In…
Iran War Forces Germans to Seek Evacuation Greens Urge Govt Action
The Greens urged the German government to provide more active exit assistance for the thousands of German citizens…
Over 2 Million Germans Still Offline in 2025 Says Destatis
In 2025, about three percent of people aged 16 to 74 in Germany had never used the Internet,…
Survey Most Germans Unprepared for Hybrid Attacks
A recent survey carried out by the IT‑industry association Bitkom shows that most Germans feel inadequately prepared for…
Two Thirds of Germans Say They Would Vote the Same Party a Year After the 2025 Bundestag Election
A year after the German federal election, most citizens would still choose the same party as they did…
One In Every Four Germans Under 30 Ends Relationships Over Messenger
Nearly one in four Germans under 30 has already ended a relationship by text or messenger, according to…
East Germans Dissatisfied with German Democracy at 49 Percent Double Western Levels
Nearly half of people in eastern Germany-49 percent-express dissatisfaction with how democracy functions in Germany. In the west the…
66% of Germans find Free Trade Expansion benefits Europe 17% caution 17% uncertain
A recent survey by Infratest of 1,319 German voters for ARD, run from Monday to Wednesday this week,…
Cancer Deaths Drop Among Younger Germans Even As Total Fatalities Rise
In Germany there were 230 400 deaths from cancer in 2024, a rise of 10.1 % compared with 209 300 in…
Low‑Income Germans Grab Hundreds of Thousands From Welfare While Paying Little in Taxes
Low‑income earners and socially vulnerable people in Germany receive, over the course of a lifetime, far more in…
Majority of Germans Want to Keep Phone-Based Sick Notes, Forsa Says
According to a poll carried out by the opinion‑research institute Forsa, German citizens, despite criticism from Chancellor Friedrich…
61% of Germans Fear Trump as Threat to Society
A recent poll conducted by the public‑opinion institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” shows that most Germans feel…
Two‑Thirds of Germans Reject Söder’s Plan to Reduce Number of States
Support varies markedly among party supporters. CDU/CSU backers show the most enthusiasm for a merger: 58 percent favour reorganisation,…
Germans Back Greenland Defense
A simmering geopolitical tension is emerging in the Arctic, highlighted by a recent Forsa poll revealing significant German…
Germans Cite Domestic Threats as Top Concern
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for the German Civil Servants’ Association has revealed a striking shift in…
Germans Flood Government Portal With Ideas
The German government’s newly launched “Just Do It” online portal, intended to gather citizen feedback on bureaucratic obstacles,…
Alcohol Treatment Reaches Over A Million Germans
A concerning surge in alcohol-related health issues has gripped Germany, with approximately 1.04 million adults receiving medical treatment…
Germans Boost Stock Market Investment
A surge in retail investment across Germany is revealing a complex interplay of aspirations, financial literacy and a…
Germans Prefer Holiday Cheer Not AI
A recent survey conducted by Bitkom, Germany’s IT industry association, reveals a significant disconnect between the rapid advancement…
Germans Embrace Online Doctor Appointments
Convenience Masks Underlying Systemic Concerns A recent survey from the Bitkom, the German IT industry association, reveals a…
Germans Doubt Government Pension Promises
A sweeping majority of Germans express profound distrust in the current federal government’s ability to secure adequate retirement…
Germans Favor Fireworks Ban
A significant shift in public opinion regarding private fireworks displays is emerging in Germany, just days before the…
Fewer Germans Studying Abroad
The number of German students pursuing studies abroad dipped slightly in 2023, marking a potential shift in internationalization…
Germans Divided on Social Issues
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Infratest Dimap for an ARD documentary has revealed a deeply fractured perception…
Germans Taking Fewer Sick Days
Persistent Sick Leave Rates Signal Underlying Economic and Social Concerns in Germany New data released by Techniker Krankenkasse…
Germans Rethink Fiscal Rules
A significant shift in public opinion regarding Germany’s long-held commitment to fiscal austerity has emerged, according to a…
Germans Boost Charity Giving
despite lingering economic anxieties, charitable giving in Germany has surged.. The study, previewed by the Rheinische Post, indicates…
Germans Budget 500 Euros for Holiday Gifts
A significant generational and gender divide is emerging in German consumer spending this holiday season, according to new…
Germans Demand Heating Cost Clarity
A significant majority of German citizens are demanding greater transparency regarding their heating energy consumption, according to a…
Germans Reject Gas Car Ban
A growing sentiment of opposition is taking hold across Germany regarding the European Union’s planned ban on new…
Germans Favor Social Media Age Limit
A significant majority of German citizens are backing the introduction of a minimum age of 13 for using…
Germans Strongly Back Eight-Hour Workday
A significant majority of German workers are actively seeking a rebalancing of work-life priorities, according to a new…
East Germans Favor Business Ties with AfD
The burgeoning debate surrounding engagement between German business associations and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has exposed…
Germans Prioritize Grocery Costs
The latest German Nutrition Report, unveiled this week by Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer, paints a complex picture of…
Older Germans Could Register Skills for Defense
The Green Party’s leadership is proposing a novel approach to bolstering Germany’s defense capabilities and addressing growing intergenerational…
Germans Reject Combustion Engine Ban
A recent YouGov survey has revealed a significant disconnect between German government climate policies and public sentiment, raising…
Germans Back Olympic Games Return
Four German cities and regions are formally initiating a bid for the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040,…
East Germans Reject Outdated Term
A significant shift in identity and sentiment is emerging within eastern Germany, challenging the established political and symbolic…
Half of Germans Embrace Augmented Reality
A recent survey by Bitkom, the German IT industry association, reveals a surprisingly broad adoption of augmented reality…
Germans Favor Merit Over Reform in Elite Schools
A recent nationwide survey reveals a significant disconnect between German education policy and public opinion, highlighting a widespread…
Germans Still Love Saving
while a vast majority of citizens diligently save money, a significant portion harbor deep anxieties about whether their…
Germans Question Free Speech
A growing sense of constraint is gripping German public discourse, according to a recent survey conducted by the…
Germans See Doctors More Than Most
German Frequency of Doctor Visits Raises Questions About System Efficiency A newly released study, incorporating research from the…
West Germans Get Bigger Volunteer Pay
A significant disparity in compensation for Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) participants – a German federal volunteer service program – has…
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
East Germans Embrace “Ossi” Identity
A recent report examining identity formation among young people in Germany has revealed persistent differences between those growing…
Eastern Germans Face Higher Loan Rates
Analysis from Verivox, a comparison platform, reveals a discernible difference in borrowing costs for consumers in eastern Germany…
Germans Favor Joint European Military
A recent survey indicates substantial support among German citizens for increased European defense cooperation. According to findings published…
Germans Oppose Shooting Down Russian Jets
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens oppose the immediate interception and destruction of Russian…
East Germans Value Peaceful Revolution Legacy
A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Insa Consulere, commissioned by the German magazine “Superillu”, reveals a…
East Germans Fear Economic Decline
A recent survey reveals a palpable sense of economic pessimism among supporters of several political parties in eastern…
Germans Doubt Government Reform Efforts
A recent survey indicates widespread public doubt regarding the ability of the German federal government to enact meaningful…
Germans Favor Higher Inheritance Taxes
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens support increased inheritance taxes on substantial assets. Conducted…
Germans Favor Smartphone Limits for Youth
A recent study by the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) reveals a strong consensus among Germans regarding…
Germans Fear Russian Attack on NATO
A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Insa and published in “Bild am Sonntag” reveals significant concerns…
Germans Embrace Driverless Future>
A recent survey conducted by Bitkom Research reveals a significant appetite for autonomous transportation among German citizens. The…
Wealthier Germans Should Fund Welfare State More
Germany’s largest social welfare association, the VdK, has called for increased contributions from wealthier individuals towards funding the…
Germans Embrace Overtime for Higher Pay
A significant majority of German employees express willingness to extend their working hours, provided the financial incentives are…
Habeck Return Unpopular With Majority of Germans
A recent survey indicates a divided public opinion regarding a potential return to public office for Robert Habeck…
East Germans Increasingly See Themselves As Victims
As he prepares to leave office, the outgoing President of the Federal Agency for Civic Education, Thomas Krüger,…
Nine in Ten Germans Feel Job Secure Despite Economic Concerns
Despite ongoing economic challenges in Germany, a significant majority of employees currently feel secure in their jobs, according…
Germans Back Reforms Amid Future Concerns
A comprehensive survey reveals widespread public dissatisfaction with Germany’s preparedness for the future, with a strong demand for…
Ramelow Proposes Mandatory Social Year For Young Germans
A prominent German politician has proposed broadening mandatory national service options for young citizens, injecting a new perspective…
Half of Germans Now Tune In To Podcasts
A recent survey indicates that podcast listening has become a widespread habit amongst Germans, with nearly half of…
Benefits Cuts Proposed for Jobless Germans
Leading figures within the CDU/CSU and SPD are signaling a potential shift in approach to Germany’s “Bürgergeld” –…
Germans Hesitant on Painful Reforms Survey Finds
A recent survey indicates a limited willingness among the German public to support significant reforms and austerity measures,…
Germans Want Simple Digital View of Retirement Income
A recent survey indicates significant public desire for increased digitization and simplification of Germany’s retirement and pension systems.…
Germans Wary of Ukraine Joining NATO
Public opinion in Germany remains cautiously reserved regarding the potential integration of Ukraine into Western alliance structures, according…
Germans View Trump-Putin Meeting With Skepticism
Public opinion in Germany expresses considerable skepticism regarding a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian…
Germans Doubt Merkel Successor’s Crisis Handling
A recent survey indicates a majority of German citizens express reservations regarding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to effectively…
Germans Divided Over Renewable Energy Goals
Germany aims to generate 80 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, a target met…
Germans Disapprove of Merz Government After 100 Days
A recent survey indicates a level of dissatisfaction among the German public regarding the performance of Chancellor Friedrich…
AI Now Aids Half of Germans
A recent survey indicates a growing acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) among German citizens. Conducted by the polling…
Germans Exit Gaza Strip
Two German citizens and two close relatives have been permitted to leave the Gaza Strip, according to a…
Germans Reject Retirement at 70
A recent survey indicates strong public opposition to proposals for a potential increase in Germany’s statutory retirement age…
Germans Prioritize Health Yet Few Feel Truly Well
A recent survey reveals a significant decline in the percentage of Germans considered to be living a fully…
Germans Support Defense Spending Hesitant to Fight
A recent survey reveals a complex perspective among German citizens regarding national defense and security. Conducted by Forsa…
Energy Bill Overpayments Hit Billions for Germans
Millions of households across Germany are facing inflated costs for electricity and gas due to remaining in standard…
Elderly Germans Need More Aid
A growing number of retirees in Germany are increasingly reliant on basic social security benefits, commonly known as…
Bürgergeld Sanctions Seen as Fair by Half of Germans
Survey Reveals Divergent Views on Social Welfare Policies in Germany A recent survey conducted by the Infratest research…
Germans Favor Military Draft Survey Shows
A significant majority of German adults are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service, according to a survey…
Nuclear U-Turn: Young Germans Want the Bomb
A recent nationwide survey, conducted in cooperation with the Institute for Applied Social Sciences (Infas) for the current…
Budget Betrayal: CDU’s Social Wing Slams Electricity Tax Hike for Ordinary Germans
German Social Democratic wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is criticizing the federal budget draft, calling for…
Vacation Crisis: One in Five Germans Can’t Afford a Week of Relaxation
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), in 2024, one in five people (21 percent) lived in a…
Germans’ Cybercarelessness Soars Despite Rising Threats
Cybersecurity Concerns Persist in Germany as Public Awareness Fades Despite the ongoing high threat level, Germans are increasingly…
86% of Germans Now Bank Online, a Record High!
German citizens’ online banking habits reach a new high, with 86 per cent of the population now using…
Most Germans Want Merz to Call Putin, Survey Finds
German public opinion on Vladimir Putin’s stance in the Ukraine war has not changed since Russia’s invasion in…