Study Reveals Sharp Decline in Political Trust Among Muslims in Germany

Nearly two-thirds of Muslims in Germany express distrust in politicians, with researchers linking the trend to discriminatory rhetoric and socio-economic factors.

A new study by the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) finds that 64% of Muslims in Germany distrust politicians, up from 50% in 2022.
Muslims born in Germany report even lower trust levels, suggesting deeper structural issues beyond migration-specific factors.
Researchers cite discriminatory political rhetoric on migration and the Gaza conflict as contributing to the erosion of trust within the Muslim community.
Economic challenges like inflation and disproportionate poverty among educated Muslims further exacerbate feelings of marginalization.
The study urges political leaders to address systemic inequalities and actively involve Muslim communities in political processes to rebuild trust.