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Rising Xenophobia and Declining Democratic Satisfaction in Germany

A study reveals rising xenophobia in Western Germany, nearing Eastern levels, coupled with declining satisfaction with democracy's functioning.

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Human Rights ViolationsGermany DemocracyAntisemitismXenophobiaSocial Trends

Elsa-Frankel-Brunswik-InstitutLeipzig University

What is the methodology of this research, and its time frame?: The study, conducted by the Elsa-Frankel-Brunswik-Institut at Leipzig University, involved 2500 participants and was carried out from late March to mid-June.
Summarize the overall trends and concerns raised by the study.: The research highlights a growing concern about rising xenophobia and decreasing satisfaction with the functioning of democracy in Germany, particularly in the West, with Western Germany's numbers approaching those of the East. While antisemitism decreased in Eastern Germany, it slightly increased in the West.
What are the key findings regarding xenophobia in Western Germany?: The study shows a rise in xenophobic views in Western Germany, nearing the levels seen in the East. Between 2022 and 2024, those with explicitly xenophobic views increased from 12.6% to 19.3% in the West.
What is the current state of antisemitic views in both Western and Eastern Germany?: While antisemitic views decreased in Western Germany from 2002 to 2022, a slight increase was observed in 2024 (3% to 4.6%). In contrast, Eastern Germany saw a decrease in antisemitic views from 3% in 2022 to 1.8% in 2024.
How satisfied are German citizens with the current state of democracy in the country?: Satisfaction with democracy's functioning in Germany has fallen to its lowest point since 2006. Only 42.3% of respondents expressed satisfaction, a significant drop from 57.7% in 2022, with a wider gap between West and East Germany.

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