In the survey published on Friday, German respondents were asked, among others: about most important problems in the country. 45 percent respondents pointed to the economy – this increase by 38 points percent compared to a similar study from September 2021. Institute of German Economy shared a pessimistic forecast on Thursday, according to which Germany's economy “is not moving”. Experts predict that Germany will continue to struggle with recession next year.
The respondents indicated that this was the second biggest problem immigration (23%), and the third one included issues related to “armed conflicts, peace and foreign policy” (18%).
Germans are worried about the economy. High prices keep you awake at night
For 12 proc. respondents remain the most important challenge environmental protection and climate change. However, as “Die Welt” emphasizes, the importance of this topic decreased the most – by as much as 21 points. percent compared to the previous survey. Among other important problems, respondents mentioned: “social injustice and poverty” (11%) and “education and schooling” (8 proc.).
Concern Germans the economic crisis can also be seen in the answers to questions about its effects. Three-quarters of respondents are “very worried” or “very worried” about Germany as a driving location business activities“. Half are afraid that “Prices will go up so muchthat they will no longer be able to pay their bills.
Germany. AfD voters are most likely to worry about finances
49 percent but he is afraid “financial problems in old age”and 46 percent – that “he won't be able to keep his own standard of living in the future.” Concerns about the economic situation are much more widespread among right-wing populist supporters AfD. Most Germans (29%) say that chadecja (CDU/CSU) would cope best with the most important problems in the country.
Respondents attributed to this group the greatest competences in economic issues (37%), foreign policy (34%), crisis management (32%), “good defense policy” (30%), taxes (26%), politics asylum and refugee matters (25%) and in relation to the German exchange rate Russia's war against Ukraine.
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