German citizens express widespread concern over government and economy

A Forsa survey conducted for RTL and ntv reveals that a large majority of Germans are concerned about various national issues. Approximately 87 percent of respondents expressed significant worry that the federal government is overwhelmed by current challenges.

Key areas of concern include rising prices, which worry 84 percent of those surveyed, and the quality of the school and education system, a concern shared by 79 percent. The data also highlights significant political divides regarding specific issues. For instance, 98 percent of AfD supporters expressed concern over the consequences of immigration, compared to 56 percent of the total population.

Concerns regarding political extremism also vary by party affiliation: supporters of the SPD and Greens are most concerned about rising right-wing extremism, while AfD and Union supporters show higher levels of concern regarding left-wing extremism. Additionally, supporters of the Greens and the Left are most worried about the consequences of climate change.