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Majority of Germans View Social Climate as Deteriorating, Surveys Show

New findings highlight rising aggression in public and online spaces, but also a strong public willingness to rebuild societal trust.

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Overview

  • A recent survey reveals that 61% of Germans rate social interaction as 'rather bad' or 'very bad,' with nearly one-third noting significant recent declines.
  • Public spaces (84%) and online platforms (78%) are identified as the most affected areas for negative social interactions.
  • Around three-quarters of respondents report increases in insults, disrespect, and aggression in daily interactions.
  • Over half of Germans are actively working to improve social cohesion, with an additional quarter expressing openness to join such efforts.
  • Andreas Storm, CEO of DAK-Gesundheit, emphasizes the population's strong willingness to take collective action to counteract these trends.