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Merz's controversies: 63% approval of his cityscape theory!
The current survey shows that 63% of German Chancellors support Merz's statements on migration policy.
Merz's controversies: 63% approval of his cityscape theory!
Nowadays the discussion about migrants and the cityscape in Germany seems to be boiling up again. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has polarized people with his statements in recent days and a survey by the ZDF political barometer confirms the population's divided opinion on this. As can be seen from the survey ZDF today, 63 percent of those surveyed agree with Merz's statements that the problems in the cityscape often come from people without permanent residence status. Critics, on the other hand, reject this view and the associated political approaches.
What is particularly striking is the approval of Merz's statements, which is undoubtedly high at 70 percent among 35 to 59 year olds and 66 percent among those over 60. In contrast, only 42 percent of 18 to 34 year olds support the Chancellor Süddeutsche Zeitung. These demographic differences show how different perspectives are within the population.
Feeling safe in public
Another exciting result of the survey is the general feeling of security among Germans. While 66 percent feel safer or somewhat safer in public places, 33 percent said they feel unsafe. This could explain the increasing discussions about migration and its impact on society. Nevertheless, direct concern is low: only 18 percent of those surveyed see problems with refugees in their area of residence. A clear majority of 74 percent perceive no or only minor problems ZDF today.
The Chancellor emphasized that the federal government is responding to past failures, which should also be reflected in migration policy. However, his choice of words could also lead to misunderstandings, because skeptical voices are loud and criticize the pointed portrayal of migrants Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Migration movements and political reactions
The debate about migration in Germany is given additional spice by the figures that document developments in this area. In 2024, around 251,000 asylum applications were recorded, representing a decrease of 29 percent compared to the previous year. But the question of asylum policy remains a hot topic, not least because of the fate of refugees who have to flee their homeland in destabilizing situations, such as the Syrian civil war Statista.
The political reactions are anything but uniform. The federal government is planning to increase the number of soldiers in the Bundeswehr. However, a lottery system, which is highlighted as a last resort, is widely rejected by the population at 84 percent. The idea of reintroducing compulsory military service also meets with mixed opinions: While 19 percent support reintroducing it only for men, 50 percent see the need to conscript both men and women ZDF today.
Migration policy – a topic that shapes the political landscape in Germany and has many facets. The perspectives emerging from the surveys could be crucial for future policy decisions as the federal government is pushed to find solutions to the increased challenges. How the debate will develop remains to be seen - the mood in the country is tense, also due to the events of the last few years, which have led to an increase in migration and corresponding political demands Statista.