Majority of Germans Criticize Government's Handling of Migration Policy

A new survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with efforts to curb irregular migration and manage labor migration effectively.

A YouGov survey shows 75% of Germans believe the government is not doing enough to address irregular migration, with only 14% expressing satisfaction.
Half of respondents think the government needs to improve its approach to facilitating labor migration from non-EU countries.
93% of participants view irregular migration as a problem, with 51% labeling it a 'very big problem' and only 2% seeing no issue at all.
The survey highlights partisan divides, with AfD and BSW supporters most critical of migration policies, while Green Party voters are less likely to see irregular migration as a major issue.
Expanded border controls have led to increased detection of unauthorized entries, with over 71,000 cases reported in the first ten months of 2024.