Overview

• 61% of Germans now find media information credible, a 5-point increase from late 2023, according to a WDR-commissioned survey.
• 83% of respondents rate the quality of German media offerings as good or very good, reflecting a notable improvement in public perception.
• 67% view public broadcasters as indispensable, with strong trust among mainstream party supporters but low confidence from AfD and BSW voters.
• Regional disparities remain, with 58% of West Germans trusting public broadcasters compared to only 41% in East Germany.
• Social media platforms, particularly TikTok, are widely distrusted, yet remain the primary political news source for younger Germans aged 18–34.