Study Reveals Widespread Dissatisfaction With Democracy in Germany

While 98% of Germans support democracy as an ideal, nearly 40% express discontent with its functionality, with dissatisfaction highest in East Germany.

A new study, the 'Deutschland-Monitor,' finds that 53% of East Germans and 36% of West Germans are unhappy with how democracy functions in the country.
98% of respondents support democracy as a concept, but many cite issues with its implementation, particularly in structurally weak regions.
The study highlights a significant trust gap, with only 31% of Germans expressing stable trust in their fellow citizens and limited societal cohesion nationally.
Carsten Schneider, the federal commissioner for East Germany, attributes dissatisfaction to historical marginalization and calls for more East Germans in leadership roles.
Ahead of the Bundestag elections, concerns grow over the potential rise of populist rhetoric in response to social and economic challenges in East Germany.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung