Overview
- The share classified as clearly right‑extremist fell to 3.3%, down from 8% in 2022/23, returning toward pre‑crisis levels.
- Only 52% say the political system functions largely well, and distrust in the correctness of elections rose to 18.2%, roughly triple the 2021 level.
- About 20% occupy an ambivalent gray area toward extremist statements, while prejudices against refugees, the long‑term unemployed and other groups remain widespread.
- Younger adults are more affected, with 7% of 18‑ to 34‑year‑olds labeled right‑extremist, and men, lower education and lower income correlate with higher antidemocratic attitudes.
- A large majority self‑identifies as democratic (79%) and 51% would act to protect democracy, as the authors call for stronger civic education and bolstered social and municipal support.