The latest Deutschland-Monitor 2025 study reveals concerning trends in German society. While almost all citizens declare attachment to the idea of democracy, a significant portion of respondents express dissatisfaction with its practical functioning. Particularly strong authoritarian tendencies are visible in the eastern states, where one in four people declares openness to rule without parliamentary constraints. The Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, Elisabeth Kaiser, presented results illustrating a deep crisis of trust in state institutions.
The published Deutschland-Monitor 2025 report sheds new light on the condition of German democracy, pointing to a growing gap between ideals and their implementation. The study conducted on a sample of 8,000 respondents shows that as many as 98% of Germans consider democracy the best form of government, yet satisfaction with its daily functioning is significantly lower. In the western part of the country, 38% of those surveyed declare dissatisfaction, while in the eastern states this indicator rises to 49%. The study's authors draw attention to the phenomenon of a 'grey zone' of attitudes, where respondents do not outright reject the system but show susceptibility to populist and autocratic slogans. <przypis title=