Majority of Germans Support Energy Transition Despite Concerns Over Risks

A new survey reveals strong public backing for the shift to renewable energy, though worries about economic and social impacts are growing.

60% of Germans consider the transition to a climate-neutral energy system necessary, while only 15% oppose it, according to a recent survey by the Allensbach Institute.
Public concern over climate change has declined, with only 36% reporting significant worry about global warming, compared to 51% in 2019.
Economic and energy security concerns, heightened by the Ukraine war, have led 35% of respondents to view the energy transition as posing more risks than opportunities.
A substantial 77% of respondents anticipate significant burdens on the population from the energy transition, and 79% foresee challenges for the economy.
Two-thirds of Germans expect noticeable changes to the landscape due to wind turbines and power lines, though only one-third find these changes bothersome.