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Memo-Study Reveals Shift in German Memory Culture on Nazi Past

For the first time, a majority supports ending active remembrance of Nazi crimes, while antisemitic and revisionist views gain traction.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Memo-Study shows 38.1% of Germans agree it is time to stop focusing on Nazi-era memory, the highest level of support since the survey began in 2017.
  • Antisemitic attitudes have reentered the mainstream, with 25.9% agreeing that Holocaust memory is exploited for personal gain.
  • Historical knowledge gaps persist, with only 35.5% able to explain the Nazi-era term 'Euthanasie,' highlighting declining awareness of key events.
  • Despite rising extremism, 58.2% of respondents reject the AfD as unwelcome in German politics, with half equating its threat level to the NSDAP.
  • While 42.8% value preserving Nazi-era memory, only 12% support increasing funding for remembrance efforts, reflecting a waning commitment to active memory work.